NYE 2025
Celebration Square is an outdoor ice rink that may need to close temporarily during periods of heavy snow or warmer temperatures. To confirm the rink is open, call 905-615-3200 ext. R-I-N-K (7465). To see how busy the ice rink is, view the live webcam.
Hip-hop legends ring in 2025 at Celebration Square with the biggest NYE block party in town. Fireworks presented by Tim Hortons.
NYE Jr. — 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Little ones can ring in 2025 and still make bedtime with this jam-packed hour of family-friendly hip-hop fun. Maestro Fresh Wes brings his kid-friendly album, Young Maestro, to the main stage for an unforgettable live show. Then shout, “Happy New Year!”, under a shower of confetti at 9:00 p.m.!
Main Stage
Things shift into high gear as DijahSB brings their own brand of smooth synth loops, booming bass claps, and quick-witted rhymes to the main stage. Then the night’s co-headliners take over, turning the Square into Mississauga’s biggest block party. Coming off Emmy and Peabody wins as host of Hip-Hop Evolution on HBO and Netflix, Shad, will have you grooving with his unmatched lyricism and good vibes. That’s when rising rapper and Mississauga’s own, AR Paisley, brings his raw energy and explosive flow that’s currently taking over the South-Asian hip-hop scene.
All four artists come together for an unforgettable finale performance, celebrating the history of hip-hop in the GTA.
DJ Andre 905 will be spinning all night long alongside hosts, Mariah Amber and Rebecca Tandon.
With tasty food trucks, special Square One giveaways, skating on the City’s largest outdoor rink (weather dependent), fireworks presented by Tim Hortons, and so much more, the Square is the best spot to kick-off 2025!
NYE 2025 Schedule*
- 8:00 p.m. — NYE Jr.
- 8:15 p.m. — Young Maestro by Maestro Fresh Wes
- 9:00 p.m. — NYE Jr. Confetti Countdown
- 9:20 p.m. — DijahSB
- 10:10 p.m. — Shad
- 11:00 p.m. — AR Paisley
- 11:45 p.m. — Finale: The GTA Mix-Tape, featuring tonight's main stage performers
- Midnight — Fireworks, presented by Tim Hortons
- Skating Rink open until 11:00 p.m. (weather dependent)
*Subject to change.
saugaLIVE Meet & Greet Contest
with Shad and AR Paisley
Enter for a chance to win the NYE 2025 VIP experience this December 31. You and three friends can win:
- A meet and greet with Shad & AR Paisley
- Access to the VIP viewing area for the concert
- $50 gift cards to Square One
Wondering how to enter? It’s simple.
- Like the contest post on Instagram
- Tag 3 friends that you’d bring with you
- Follow @saugalive, @shadkmusic and @ar.paisley
The contest is open from December 9 to December 17.
Download contest rules (pdf)
No purchase necessary, but you’ll need to agree to the contest rules and sign the release form to participate. The winner and three friends will be required to provide their full names, contact information, provide government issued photo ID. You’ll also have to correctly answer a skill testing question to claim your prize.
Road Closures Information
Accessibility
An accessible viewing area will be available for the show on Celebration Square. Free accessible parking is available in the Living Arts Centre underground parking lot. For more information on accessibility at this event, contact 311 or if outside city limits 905-615-4311.
Sponsors and partners
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Presented by:
Tim Hortons
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Supported by:
Coca Cola
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Ice rink powered by:
Alectra
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Heated Patios sponsored by:
Visit Mississauga
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Promotional partner:
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Square One
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Media partner:
Global News
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Food experience in partnership with:
NMTO