SAY GOOD-BYE TO 2018 AND RING IN 2019 WITH EDMONTON'S VERY OWN FIREWORKS AND NEW YEAR’S EVE DOWN
Celebrate the arrival of 2019 at the Alberta Legislature.
This fun-filled, alcohol-free, family-friendly event has something for everyone.
Date: Monday, December 31
Time: Family-friendly activities: 6 – 9 p.m. Fireworks: 9 p.m.
Location: Federal Building, 9820 107 Street, Visitor Centre, Legislature Pedways and Capital Plaza
Admission: Free
6 to 9 p.m.: Join the fun inside the Federal Building for activities the whole family can enjoy, including live music, roving performers, games, lantern-making, a brand new light installation, and much more. The celebration continues outdoors on the Capital Plaza with main stage performances, ice carving, fire pits and bannock-making.
The Federal Building hours of operation and programming have been extended so guests can enjoy the Legislative Assembly Visitor Centre, which is home to the Agora Interpretive Centre, Alberta Branded, the Borealis Gallery and the Pehonan Theatre.
Food trucks will be located on 99 Avenue, between 107 Street and 109 Street, for those wishing to purchase snacks.
8:50 to 9:12 p.m.: The fun moves outdoors onto the Capital Plaza for welcome greetings and the fireworks show.
Fireworks
A spectacular pyromusical fireworks show will take place at 9 p.m. from the Alberta Legislature grounds.
The best fireworks viewing locations are from the Capital Plaza and in front (north side) of the Alberta Legislature.
High winds or severe weather may result in the cancellation of some outdoor activities. Visit edmonton.ca/NewYearsEve for the most up-to-date event information.
Skating rink closure
For safety reasons, the south skating rink on the Alberta Legislature grounds will be closed to the public starting at 4 p.m., as it is within the fireworks safety area.
Road closures
The following road closures will be in effect on December 31 until the end of the event:
9 a.m.:
Full closure of 99 Avenue, from 107 Street to 109 Street
4 p.m.:
Full closure of 106 Street, from 96 Avenue to 97 Avenue
Full closure of 96 Avenue, from 105 Street to 107 Street (Access to the alley will be available to local residents)
Full closure of Fortway Drive, north of the Royal Glenora Club
Full closure of 107 Street, from 99 Avenue to Fortway Drive
Full closure of 107 Street, from 96 Avenue to 99 Avenue
Full closure of the Terrace Building access off of River Valley Road
Parking
A number of parking restrictions will be in effect on New Year’s Eve. Please obey all signage, as tag and tow will be in effect.
Pedestrian Detours
To ensure public safety, the fireworks safety perimeter will be closed at 7 p.m. with no access until 10 p.m. Various multi-use trail and sidewalk closures will be in effect.
Free New Year’s Eve Bus & LRT Service
Take transit to and from your New Year’s Eve celebrations. Free bus and LRT service starts at 5 p.m. on December 31 until 3:30 a.m. on January 1 (until 2 a.m. for DATS).
Note: Route 599 (Edmonton Garrison) and Route 747 to the Edmonton International Airport are not part of the New Year’s free service.
Additional service will be available for LRT and some bus routes. Late Night Owl service is available until 3:30 a.m. Due to extended LRT service, Route 512 will be cancelled.
The last Capital Line trains depart Century Park and Clareview at 3:10 a.m. The last Metro Line trains depart Health Sciences/Jubilee at 2:41 a.m. and NAIT at 3:03 a.m.
Free ETS Shuttle Service
Starting at 5 p.m. to approximately 8:30 p.m. on December 31, ETS will run a free shuttle service from 102 Avenue and 100 Street southbound to Government Centre Transit Centre. Shuttles will run every five minutes, stopping at all bus stops along Jasper Avenue.
There will be ETS buses at Government Centre Transit Centre to assist you in getting home safely after the fireworks.
For more information about New Year’s Eve service, visit takeETS.com/news.