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If you are looking for something to do to ring in the New Year, communities across Central Alberta have fireworks and other events throughout the day.
Events on December 31:
Red Deer
Noon Year’s Eve Party
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Ridgewood Community Hall (37160 Range Road 10, Red Deer County)
All ages are welcome. Sledding, a fire, and food and beverage before ringing in the New Year at noon.
Winter Festivals New Year Celebration
Time: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Red Deer Public Library Bawe Branch
Bring your dancing shoes and twist, jive and shake in the new year at this all ages, family New Year celebration.
New Year’s Eve Family Party
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
An evening packed with activities for all ages, including a photo booth, music, games, and a balloon drop.
Blackfalds
New Year’s Eve Free Skate
Time: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Eagle Builders Centre Arena 2
An afternoon of free skating to celebrate the New Year.
BCHL Hockey - Blackfalds Bulldogs vs. Okotoks Oilers
Eagle Builders Centre, 6 p.m.
Ponoka
New Year’s Eve Family Pool Party
Time: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: Ponoka Aquaplex
Free admission, refreshments, belly flop contest, penguin challenge, and
a dive competition.
Stettler
New Year’s Eve Family Museum Celebration
Time: 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Location: Stettler Town & Country Museum (6502 - 44th Ave)
A family event to celebrate the New Year.
Events on January 1, 2025:
Sylvan Lake
Fireworks display
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Lakefront
Watch the fireworks display anywhere along Lakeshore Drive.
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