“Each year, our free family-friendly New Year’s Eve event draws thousands of people from all over Perth into the City, and this year our celebrations will be bigger than ever at Elizabeth Quay,” Mr Zempilas said.
Fireworks will once again light up the skies above Elizabeth Quay and Northbridge on December 31 as the City of Light prepares to ring in the new year with a long line-up of family-friendly entertainment.
A festival atmosphere will transform Elizabeth Quay ahead of the much-anticipated City of Light Show presented by Atlas Iron and supported by Lotterywest and Mix 94.5.
All the action kicks off early, with the Elizabeth Quay Fun Fair - buy a ticket for plenty of opportunities for thrill-seekers to get their kicks at sideshow alley from 5pm.
City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas said there will be an early firework display at 9pm to ensure people of all ages can join in the festivities and enjoy the City’s spectacular lights show.
“Each year, our free family-friendly New Year’s Eve event draws thousands of people from all over Perth into the City, and this year our celebrations will be bigger than ever at Elizabeth Quay,” Mr Zempilas said.
“While enjoying the entertainment, visitors can explore the final nights of the Rio Tinto Christmas Lights Trail. A variety of food trucks will be cranking with loads of tasty options for everyone to enjoy,” he said.
“For those wanting to party into the night, the fun fair will continue through until midnight. Northbridge too, will have its own fireworks at midnight.
“We encourage everyone to head into the City, grab a bite to eat, enjoy the entertainment and marvel at the spectacular fireworks displays as we live up to our name as the City of Light,” Mr Zempilas said.
To view the full line-up of New Year’s Eve entertainment, go to visitperth.com
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Issued by: Hannah Marcuson, media@cityofperth.wa.gov.au, 0417 228 103
More information
Elizabeth Quay:
To facilitate the City of Light event and ensure public safety, City of Perth has approved the following temporary road closures on Friday 31 December:
Northbridge:
To ensure public safety in Northbridge, the City of Perth has approved the following temporary road closures on Friday 31 December until Saturday 1 January:
From 5pm 31 December 2022 to 5am Saturday 1 January 2023:
The closest train station is Perth Station, please visit Transperth website to plan your journey or determine the closest City of Perth Parking (CPP) spots.
The City of Perth reminds patrons that there will be no vehicle access to the restricted area once roads have been closed. Parking restrictions will be in place, infringements and towing may apply. Check street signage for time restrictions.
People are encouraged to plan their journey, take note of road closures and carpark locations and take advantage of taxis and public transport.
For event details and to download the map, head to visitperth.com. Stay up-to-date with road closures via the City’s Public Notices page.
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