New Year's Eve Celebrations

New Year's Eve

Enjoy family-friendly activities, live entertainment, local food trucks, an outdoor skating/dance party, fireworks and more at Eau Claire Plaza and Prince’s Island Park starting at 8 p.m.

Schedule of events

  • Food trucks, fire pits, family-friendly games

    8 p.m. to midnight | Eau Claire Plaza

    Food trucks will be serving delicious eats, fire pits will keep you warm and family-friendly activities and games will keep everyone entertained.

  • Stilt walkers

    8:30 to 10:30 p.m. | Eau Claire Plaza and Prince's Island Park

    Get ready to be amazed by stellar stilt walkers roaming between Eau Claire Plaza and Prince’s Island Park. These glowing performers will add a touch of magic to the festivities.

  • DJ skating/dance party

    9 p.m. to midnight | Prince's Island Lagoon

    Let loose with a DJ skating/dance party by Prince’s Island Lagoon. The music will keep you moving all night long. Skate or dance your way into 2026 with your friends or family! Please bring your own skates.

  • Incense dragon parade

    10:30 to 11:30 p.m. | Sheraton hotel to Prince’s Island Park

    Immerse yourself in the stunning incense dragon parade! Starting at the Sheraton hotel, this beautiful cultural tradition will be a moment you won’t want to miss.

Fireworks show

Midnight to 12:15 a.m. | Prince's Island Park

Ring in 2026 with midnight fireworks launched from Prince’s Island Park. This dazzling show will be perfectly timed to music on CJSW 90.9 FM.

Watch the fireworks in person from Eau Claire Plaza and Prince’s Island Park or at home by watching our livestream starting at 11:55 p.m. for a blessing by Elder Bryan Little Chief, followed by a countdown to midnight with Mayor Jeromy Farkas.

Outdoor winter activities

Take part in family-friendly events such as: 

Find more winter activities and events

Support local this winter

Support local this season by exploring local shops, purchasing local products and enjoying a meal with your family and friends at a local restaurant.

Grab your mittens and get ready to Chill Downtown this winter! Whether you're a longtime local or a first-time visitor, there's no better place to embrace the season than in the heart of Calgary.

Learn more about events and activities downtown

Help out fellow Calgarians

  • Donate to the food bank or charity that is important to you.
  • Donate your extra clothes and home items.
  • Be a snow angel and shovel snow for your neighbours.

 

Additional support

If you or someone you know is struggling and needs emotional, mental or social support over the holidays, help is available. Call 211 or text INFO to 211.

Learn more on the 211 website.

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