Anyone planning to ring in 2025 in downtown Moncton will want to take note of street closures.
They’ll affect Main Street between Cameron Street and Bonaccord Streets and Canada Street from the back of the Avenir Centre to Main Street.
Closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. on Tuesday until 2 a.m. on Wednesday to accommodate the New Year’s Eve Family Fun Fest celebrations downtown.
Codiac Transpo will offer free New Year’s Eve service on select routes as of 5:30 p.m. The schedule for the special Dec. 31 service will be posted on www.codiactranspo.ca
The third annual New Year’s Eve Family Fun Fest is presented by the Moncton Wildcats.
It includes live performances by Signal Hill, Les Hay Babies, and Big Bad Party Band.
There will be two fireworks displays, and a beer garden and the Moncton Wildcats will face off against the Charlottetown Islanders at the Avenir Centre.
There will also be activities for the kids including a photo booth, face painting, public skating, marshmallow toasting at the s’mores station, and complimentary maple taffy on a stick.
“We are thrilled to continue our tradition of hosting the New Year’s Eve Family Fun Fest as part of our annual series of free community events,” says Larry Nelson, Co-chair of the City of Moncton’s Events Moncton Committee. “This celebration is a wonderful opportunity for friends and families to come together, enjoy a variety of activities, and welcome the start of a new year.”
Event schedule:
- 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.: Enjoy live performances by entertainers and musicians at the Rona Local Stage:
- 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Opening Prayer and welcoming remarks
- 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Voices Rising Youth Choirs
- 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. High Fidelity
- 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dahlia Ave.
- 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.: Engage in a variety of kid-friendly activities and enjoy live performances at the BioScript Kid’s Zone:
- 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mike Pendergast
- 3:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Mr. Mark
- 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mike Pendergast
- 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mr. Mark
- 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Cozy up and take a seat in the Lounsbury Warming Tent
- 2 p.m. to midnight:
- Various food trucks, including ShanGRILLa and Mama K’s, will be on site to satisfy your taste buds.
- Enjoy a delicious fundraiser barbecue and fries from the Cavendish Fry Truck from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., with all proceeds going to the United Way.
- Visit the Hyatt Place Moncton/Carrabba’s Outdoor Bar to experience a unique cocktail selection and a cozy atmosphere.
- 4 p.m.: Catch the Moncton Wildcats as they face off against the Charlottetown Islanders at the Avenir Centre.
- 7:15 p.m.:
- Watch a pre-midnight fireworks display for families sponsored by Ashford Properties and Avant Garde Construction.
- Meet your Moncton Wildcats in the Avenir Centre lobby. Connect with the team, snap photos, and collect autographs from your favourite players.
- 6:15 p.m. to midnight: Evening concert with performances by –
- Big Bad Party Band sponsored by National Bank
- Les Hay Babies sponsored by UNI Financial Cooperation
- Signal Hill sponsored by Subaru of Moncton
- Midnight: Ring in the New Year with the Atlantic Lottery Corporation Countdown and a spectacular fireworks show sponsored by Medavie Blue Cross.
