As the holiday season winds down at the end of the month, there is one last celebration planned — New Year’s Eve in the Park!
London’s annual New Year’s Eve in the Park presented by WSIB returns on Sunday, December 31 from 7 p.m. to midnight in Victoria Park.
Victoria Park will come alive with two firework displays, live music and entertainment, and outdoor skating - all while visitors enjoy a free hot chocolate and the thousands of holiday lights in Victoria Park!
Londoners will have the opportunity to ring in 2024 with two fantastic fireworks displays presented by Drewlo – one at 9 p.m. for families and children, and another at the stroke of midnight.
The entertainment will flow non-stop at Victoria Park, with local performers and musicians taking the stage throughout the night. Local children’s entertainers The Thinking Caps and Saidat will kick things off at 7 p.m. Local musicians Brothers Wilde, Simple Reflections – Latin Power and the Forest City London Music Awards All-Star Band will grace the stage from 8 p.m. until midnight.
“We’re so excited to bring back New Year’s Eve in the Park for all Londoners to enjoy and ring in the new year together,” says Mayor Josh Morgan. “This free event supports the local music scene, produces exciting family programing and gives all Londoners the opportunity to ring in the New Year with friends and family.”
Londoners are encouraged to bring their own skates to shred some ice on the Victoria Park skating rink. During the event, skate rentals will be available at the Kiwanis Memorial Bandshell concession for $8 per person.
New Year’s Eve in the Park is a community-driven event supported by the City of London and sponsors including the WSIB, Drewlo Holdings, LiUNA Local 1059, McCormick Canada, 97.5 Virgin Radio, Pure Country 93, and CTV London.
For all the details, please visit london.ca/NewYears.
Travelling to Victoria Park
London Transit will be offering free transit service on December 31 after 8 p.m. On-street parking downtown is free after 6 p.m. on December 31 and free all-day January 1. Find more parking details by visiting london.ca/parking.
Bike parking is available around Victoria Park on the south side of the bandshell, at the corner of Richmond Street and Central Avenue, along Wellington Street just north of Dufferin Avenue, and outside City Hall under the west overhang.
Secure bike lockers can also be rented and are located at the north end of Clarence Street beside Victoria Park. The bike lockers can be opened with the Movatic app, and the first two hours of your rental are free.
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