Why not celebrate New Year’s Eve this year on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin with an epic fireworks display?
There will be two fireworks displays, a family-friendly one at 9pm and the return of the midnight show to ring in 2025.
The fireworks will be launched from the Central Basin and Commonwealth Bridge, to ensure maximum visibility across four celebration hubs at Rond Terrace, Queen Elizabeth Terrace and two hubs at Regatta Point (closest to Commonwealth Avenue and Nerang Pool).
To add to the fun of the evening, each hub will feature local DJs, food and beverages, amenities, first aid and security.
The sky will also be lit up with colour from vantage points across the city, including the Mount Ainslie and Red Hill nature reserves, and surrounding suburbs Barton, Campbell, Civic, Kingston, Reid, Russell and Yarralumla.
Canberra’s Mix 106.3 will broadcast the soundtrack live for both fireworks sessions. Anyone can tune into the radio station to experience the fireworks in sync with the music.
The event is free with the festivities kicking off at 6pm.
Attendees can bring their own food or picnic basket, but there will also be local food and vendors dishing up the goods.
Everyone is encouraged to pre-plan their evening, park safely and legally if driving, and embrace this opportunity to come together and celebrate responsibly.
There will also be free public transport available for Canberrans attending NYE celebrations from the evening until the last service.
The summer holiday public transport timetable will be released soon with more details.
New Year’s Eve 2024 has been declareda special event under the Liquor Act 2010, allowingCanberra businesses to ring in 2025, which will allow people to celebrate the end of the year at a restaurant or hospitality venue later into the night.
Venues will be able to automatically extend their trading hours and supply liquor in open containers at the premises past their usual licensing times.
They must adhere to any other conditions on the licence during the extended period and have an obligation under the Act to serve alcohol responsibly.
For more information and to view the map for the evening visit nye.events.canberra.com.au
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