© Alexander Quon/Global News Halifax City Hall is seen on June 8, 2018
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, the Halifax Regional Municipality is preparing to host a virtual celebration for New Year's Eve.
The event, NYE2021, will feature live performances in 'the most advanced stage production in HFX NYE history,' the city said in a release.
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Performers will include Juno winner JRDN, Jules Bangsworth, Knotez, Leanne Hoffman, Loviet, Owen O Sound Lee and national headliner Ria Mae.
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The event will begin at 11 p.m. on Thursday and will be livestreamed on the Eastlink YouTube channel and Eastlink Community TV, the city said.
There will also be a 30-minute virtual pre-show before the event, featuring Jules Bangsworth and other guests. The pre-show will include interviews with the artists, as well as 'dance music and a new visual experience showcasing the City Hall holiday projection.'
The countdown to the new year will begin at 11:59 p.m.
In addition, the city said Halifax Transit will be made free after 6 p.m. on Thursday in support of M.A.D.D Halifax.
'Offering free fares during this period of time is not meant to encourage people to use transit, the intent is to provide a safe transportation option for those who do decide to travel on New Year's Eve,' the city said.
Guide to the new years eve celebrations, top parties, live music & hotels inPhoenix, Arizona for NYE 2020-2021
Phoenix on new years eve offers a wide selection of parties andcelebrations, from classical music at the Phoenix Symphoiny to galadinners in the city's many top hotels and restaurants.
There aren't typically any large scale fireworks displays to see,but there are enough alternative attractions to make the Phoenix newyears party scene well worth attending, especially with the additionof the Decadence music festival to the available offerings.
This isn't a location you're likely to chance upon by accident, existingas it does in such splendid isolation, but by all accounts it's wellworth the trip, and is a venue we've had on the bucket list for quitea while - there's something I find particularly appealing about beingin the desert during the winter, the contrast of colours and temperaturesadding a unique aspect to the local new year celebrations.
New Years Eve Fireworks
We haven't been able to find details on any official municipalfireworks in Phoenix, and don't be tempted to launch your own asthey've been outlawed without a specific permit in Arizona since2010! Your best chance of seeing some new years eve pyrotechnicsthen will likely be at one of the big private hotel parties in thearea - we'll provide updates here of any we find for new year 2021.
Decadence Music Festival
One of the biggest new year parties in Phoenix this year will bethe arrival of theDecadence music festival to the city, with 2 nights ofelectronic dance music from the 30-31 December at the city's RawhideEvent Center.
The festival is a new addition to the Decadence event that takesplace in Denver each year and includes a fantastic lineup, whichthis year features 4B, Above & Beyond, Alison Wonderland, DJ Diesel,Drezo, Rezz, Skrillex, San Holo, Porter Robinson.
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Tickets are available onlinehere.
Hotel Valley Ho NYE 2021
The major hotels in Phoenix and nearby Scottsdale (technically aseparate town, but part of the larger Phoenix metropolitan area) competeto host some pretty impressive new year parties. One such event is atthe HotelValley Ho, where the NYE 2021 party includes buffet, premium bar,live music and a confetti explosion at midnight.
Radisson Casino New Years Party
There is typically another big party at the Radisson and Fort McDowellCasino in Scottsdale, where their Grand Ballroom will be the scene forlive music, Hors d'oeuvres, party favours and a champagne toast to greetthe new year.
Phoenix Symphony New Year Celebration
For the more culturally inclined, the Phoenix Symphony will be holdingtheir annual new year celebration - details and ticket info to follow.
NYE Live Streaming, Webcams
Places to watch live online - there may not be a great deal to see,but there are a few webcams in the area if you just want to check theplace out:
New Years Eve Hotels
If you're planning on visiting Phoenix over the New Year period,then early reservation is strongly recommended. You can search, checkavailability and bookall of the topPhoenix NYE hotels here.
NYE Restaurants
New Years Eve Halifax 2021 Casino Events
With the absence of a big public party and fireworks display thenthe onus falls more onto the city's restaurants to offer some topnew years eve parties, and there re several great options for yournew years eve dining experience this year. Top choices offeringspecial NYE menus in the metro area include:
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