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New Year's Eve in Edmonton, Alberta

Find the Best Parties, Fireworks, Clubs and Music in AB, Canada

© Lori Henry

Dec 16, 2008
New Years Eve Downtown for Families, Festival City
Celebrate New Year's Eve with free family activities downtown, clubs, fireworks and parties in Edmonton, Alberta.

Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Edmonton, Alberta is a grand Canadian tradition. Whether it’s finding free family activities downtown, clubs with good party favours, a fireworks display at midnight, or the hottest parties in the city, look no further.

There is plenty to do on New Year’s Eve in Edmonton. See below for some of the highlights.

New Years Eve Downtown for Families

  • Sir Winston Churchill Square and City Hall, Free

This non-alcoholic outdoor event is always a winner with families and children. There will be skating in front of Edmonton City Hall, a snowball throwing challenge, dancing in the streets, family craft stations at the Stanley A. Milner Library and Edmonton City Hall, and shows by local entertainers.

The evening starts at 7:30 pm at Edmonton City Hall and continues after the fireworks display at midnight.

New Year's Eve at West Edmonton Mall

  • West Edmonton Mall World Waterpark, $69.95 (family pass)

This family friendly beach party begins at 6:00 pm and adds some much-needed warmth to the city of Edmonton during the winter. Each year has a different theme and guests benefit from the tropical atmosphere, time to play in the surf, roaming magicians and an indoor fireworks display.

New Year’s Eve at Delta Edmonton South Hotel

  • 9th Annual Latin New Year’s Eve, prices range from $35.00 - $295.00

This popular venue continues its partying with two Latin bands and a salsa performance. DJs will be playing a mix of Salsa, Latin, Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata , Reggaeton, Top-40, and Retro beats. Ticket options include just admission, a four course meal and many party favours.

New Years Eve Club Crawl in Edmonton

  • Four clubs in Edmonton, tickets start at $30.00

Get on the bus and be taken to four top clubs in Edmonton, all while cutting in line and bypassing cover charges. This is a great way for the younger crowd to get their club fill and dance the night away.

Singles New Year’s Eve Gala

  • Rouge Lounge in Edmonton, $49.99

Single on New Year’s Eve? Join the party at Rouge Lounge with over 150 other singles as the venue serves up hors d’oeuvres, party favours, after midnight desserts and coffee, hot DJs, and champagne at midnight. Prizes include private golf lessons, ski packages and a home theatre system. Being single doesn't look so bad, does it?

New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Sutton Place Hotel

  • Capitals Restaurant, $295.00 per couple

Take it down a notch and book a night at the Sutton Place Hotel for New Year’s Eve. A five course dinner is presented at Capitals Restaurant at 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, and 9:00 pm, complete with a complimentary glass of champagne and party favours at midnight. Then spend the wee hours of the morning snuggled up in a deluxe guestroom to ring in the New Year.

New Year’s Eve in Edmonton

All of the above New Year’s Eve events can be accessed by contacting Edmonton Tourism (1-800-463-4667) to book your holiday.


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