New Year's Eve Celebration

The City of St. John’s invites everyone to ring in the New Year with fun, free, family-friendly activities on Dec. 31.

Gym and Swim

We are hosting activity for families of all ages.

gym - 9 to 11 a.m.,
swims - 9 to 9:50 a.m. and 10 to 10:50 a.m.

Join us at the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre and Paul Reynolds Community Centre.

This event will go ahead Dec. 31 regardless of the weather.

Skating Party at The Loop

From 5 to 7 p.m., grab your skates and helmet to enjoy a skating party with holiday music, free hot chocolate and party favours at the Loop in beautiful Bannerman Park.

This event depends on ice conditions, please call the Loop Line at 733-LOOP (5667) to check if it’s open.

Countdown Celebration and Fireworks

Join us from 7 to 8 p.m. for a countdown celebration to the fireworks at Quidi Vidi Lake, Carnell Drive. This outdoor party features a Live DJ. This event is hosted by the City of St. John’s, NTV and OZFM.

We will have an accessible viewing area and noise cancelling headphones will be available onsite. Don’t forget to bundle up in case of cold weather!

The New Year’s Eve fireworks display will occur at 8 p.m. over Quidi Vidi Lake. It will also be recorded and aired on NTV. Accessible parking for the fireworks is available at the Dominion Memorial Market.

In the case of unsuitable weather for fireworks, the display will be postponed to 8 p.m. on Jan. 1, 2024.

Road Closures

To facilitate the City of St. John's New Year's Eve fireworks display at 8:00 p.m. December 31 the following streets will be closed from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted:

Carnell Drive (3:00 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.)
Lake Avenue
Clancey Drive
Lakeview Avenue
Legion Road
East White Hills Road
The Boulevard (from Legion Road to East White Hills Road (7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.)