New Year’s Eve magic awaits in Mississauga’s downtown

Mississauga is throwing the biggest New Year’s Eve party in town! Join us at Celebration Square on December 31 as we ring in 2025 with an unforgettable night of music, family-friendly fun, food, fireworks and skating. Not sure if your kids can stay up until midnight? No problem – we’re kicking off the celebration with NYE Jr. at 8 p.m. and an early confetti countdown at 9 p.m. for everyone to enjoy!

Pack your skates and get ready to skate the night away on Mississauga’s largest outdoor rink. Stop by for some delicious food as you jam out to live music.

This year’s musical line-up is sure to impress, featuring all Canadian hip-hop icons! NYE Jr. features Canadian icon Maestro Fresh Wes performing his kid’s album, Young Maestro. DijahSB will take the stage next, delivering an electrifying performance, followed by hip-hop legend Shad and Mississauga’s own up-and-coming, AR Paisley. The evening will end with an epic finale performance celebrating the history of hip-hop in the GTA, as well as a fireworks display that is guaranteed to dazzle you into the new year.

What

New Year’s Eve celebration at Mississauga Celebration Square

When

Tuesday, December 31, 2024
8 p.m. – NYE Junior with entertainment from Maestro Fresh Wes and a confetti countdown
9:20 p.m. – DijahSB, inspirational Toronto rapper
10 p.m. – Shad, Juno Award-winning MC
11 p.m. – AR Paisley, Mississauga’s own rising rapper
11:45 p.m. – Finale: The GTA Mix-Tape, featuring all four performers
11:55 p.m. – Countdown featuring remarks from Mayor Carolyn Parrish
12 a.m. – Live fireworks finale

Please note: all outdoor activities and fireworks are weather permitting.

Where

Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Dr.

Cost

Free

Parking and road closure information

Please be advised of road closures in effect on December 31, 2024 to January 1, 2025, ranging from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.

As a result of the closures, underground parking at the Civic Centre and the Hazel McCallion Central Library will close at 5 p.m. With limited access to available parking downtown, attendees are encouraged to carpool, walk or take MiWay. MiWay will offer free service on New Year’s Eve starting at 7 p.m. on December 31, 2024 until 4 a.m. on January 1, 2025. View bus schedules for more details.

Limited public and accessible parking is available in the Living Arts Centre underground lot.

Road closures

There will be road closures in Mississauga’s downtown core starting at 7 p.m. on December 31, 2024 until 1 a.m. on January 1, 2025. Areas impacted by these closures are outlined here.

Accessibility

An accessible viewing area will be available for the stage performances at Celebration Square. Free accessible parking is also available in the Living Arts Centre underground parking lot. For more information on accessibility at this event, contact 311 or 905-615-4311, if outside city limits.

Accessible mobility device charging stations are available at Celebration Square. One can be found directly in front of the Amphitheatre and the other in Legends Row, located on the west side of the Square.

Fireworks

As per the City’s Fireworks By-law, fireworks are allowed on your private property from dusk on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 until 1 a.m. on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2025. To use fireworks on a public street or park, you must have a permit from the City.

For more information about the festivities, visit the event webpage.

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