Celebration Square Set to Light up the Sky on New Year’s Eve

The City of Mississauga invites residents and visitors to Celebration Square to experience New Year’s Eve in style. This free event for the whole family is the perfect way to end 2019 and celebrate the year ahead.

Before the final countdown to 2020 and an epic fireworks display, visitors can take in performances by award-winning artists, go for a skate on Mississauga’s largest outdoor rink and grab a snack from delicious food trucks.

Ring in the New Year with celebrated Canadian hip hop artist, Jazz Cartier. Shopé and LU KALA will round out the exciting NYE concert lineup. DJ Ace Dillinger will be there to keep crowds dancing all night long.

New this year

NYE JR. allows the wee ones to enjoy all the fun of New Year’s Eve while still getting them home by their bed time. A special performance by Mini Pop Kids will have the younger crowd jamming out in their jammies before wrapping up early for the evening with a confetti countdown at 9 p.m.

NYE 2020 – Event Details:

Date:
Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Time:
8 p.m. – 12:15 a.m.

Where:
Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
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Who:

• Headliner: Jazz Cartier, Juno award-winning hip hop artist
• Shopé, Spotify sensation blending Afropop, hip hop and R&B
• LU KALA, singer-songwriter sure to wow with her unique voice
• Mini Pop Kids, today’s hottest hits performed by talented youngsters
• Hosted by: In-Arena Toronto Maple Leafs Host, Scott Willats, and Celebration Square emcees Mariah Amber and Selena Jasmine

Schedule*:

• 8 p.m. – NYE JR. with the Mini Pop Kids
• 9 p.m. – NYE JR. Confetti Countdown
• 9:15 p.m. – LU KALA
• 10:10 p.m. – Shopé
• 11:05 p.m. – Jazz Cartier
• Midnight – Fireworks Finale presented by Tim Hortons

*subject to change

Ride Free on MiWay this NYE

Ride Free on New Year’s Eve when you travel with MiWay. All passengers ride free between 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 and 4 a.m. on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Extended evening service details are available online.

Road Closures & Parking

There will be road closures in the downtown core from 7 p.m. December 31 to 1:00 a.m. January 1. Areas impacted by the closures are outlined below. To help plan your route, download the road closure map.

Closed: 7 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

• Duke of York Boulevard from Burnhamthorpe Road W. to Prince of Wales Drive
• City Centre Drive from Living Arts Drive to Mercer Street
• Princess Royal Drive from Living Arts Drive to Duke of York Boulevard

Closed: 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

• Living Arts Drive from Burnhamthorpe Road W. to Princess Royal Drive
• Burnhamthorpe Road W. from Confederation Parkway to Hurontario Street

The Civic Centre and Central Library underground parking garages will be closed. Accessible parking is available in the Living Arts Centre underground parking garage and the 201 City Centre Drive parking lot.

For more NYE event details, visit NYE 2020.

For a full listing of events at Mississauga Celebration Square, visit: culture.mississauga.ca/celebration-square.

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• Events and Exhibitions