Kick off 2025 in style at the Mayor’s New Year’s Levee!

Get ready for an afternoon of excitement, family activities and wintery fun. The festivities kick off at 1 p.m. with a ceremony, followed by a meet and greet led by Mayor Carolyn Parrish and Members of Council. This is one winter celebration you won’t want to miss!

What

Mayor’s New Year’s Levee 2025

When

Sunday, January 5, 2025

• 1 p.m. – Ceremony begins
• 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. – Meet and Greet with dignitaries and special guests and photos with Mayor Parrish
• 1 to 4 p.m. – Skating, treats, family-fun activities and DJ skate party, featuring Raptors 905’s DJ Andre. Free skate rentals from 1 to 4 p.m.

Where

Mississauga City Hall
300 City Centre Dr.

• Meet and greet and family activities – Great Hall (ground floor of City Hall)
• DJ skate party – Mississauga Celebration Square outdoor rink

Free underground parking available onsite.

Event attendees are welcome to make their way through the Levee meet and greet area. One professional photograph will be taken with each guest. All professional pictures will be available for free download shortly after the event.

Please note that selfies will not be permitted. Meet and greet activities will end promptly at 2:30 p.m.

Cost:

Free

For more information, visit the webpage.

Background

The Mayor’s Levee is a tradition that dates back to the 17^th century, during the reign of King Louis XIV. To show the monarch belonged to the people, the King would invite gentlemen to his bedroom on New Year’s Day to watch him wake up and begin serving the public. The Royal Governor of New France later brought this custom to Canada where it continues to be a new year’s tradition.

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