New Years is, without question, a time of celebration. It's not only a time to celebrate new beginnings, but life itself, and the journey of which that makes us what we are. In Niagara Falls, a site of such a phenominal point of nature, as well as all the events and other attractions, is a great place to visit year round. So, you can imagine that New Years in Niagara reaches epic proportions every bit as high as Niagara Falls!
Come join a party of 40,000 to ring in the New Year at the
Winter Festival of Lights. The extravaganza will be televised live throughout Canada, from
Queen Victoria Park, across from the Falls on the corner of Niagara Parkway and Murray Street. And guess what-it's free! Remember to dress warm, as it can get rather cold next to the Falls! Hot and cold drinks will be served, as well as alcoholic drinks.
If you'd just rather not be outside, you can view the fireworks and concert from inside
Edgewaters Tap & Grill, adjacent to the party. From 8 pm to 2 am, you'll dance the night away to a great DJ and party. Small cover charge applies.
One of the best events of the Winter Season that leads up to New Years has got to be the lights! The beautifully-decorated, 5- kilometer route stretches from the Mowat Gates at the base of
Clifton Hill along the Niagara Parkway to the Great Canadian Outdoors displays located in
Dufferin Islands. See all your favorite Disney Characters like the Little Mermaid, Tinkerbell, and so many more. If that's not enough, there is even a lighted display for those outdoor lovers! About one kilometer north of the Falls, is The Great Canadian Outdoors Displays, where you'll see beavers, deer, rabbitts, foxes, racoons, whales, and all kinds of Canadian wildlife.
You definitely will not want to miss the amazing Illumnation of the Falls, before you count down to the New Year. Throughout the year, you can witness the Falls lit up in a grand scale of colors. It is truly beautiful and like nothing else! Make sure you make it a Happy New Year-Niagara Falls style!
