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Preparing for the biggest night of the year

City of Sydney 2 mins read

From picking a top spot to watch the fireworks to finding the best place to eat on the night, party planners can head to the official Sydney New Year’s Eve website and make sure this year’s celebration is one to remember.

 

The City of Sydney’s website is a one stop shop for people in Australia and overseas wanting to ring in the new year in style.

 

Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moor AO encouraged people to head to the website to find out everything they needed to know about the celebration.

 

“We want to make sure everyone comes together to celebrate a fabulous New Year’s Eve, and a little planning is the best way to make sure your night is something special,” the Lord Mayor said.

 

“With more than one million people predicted to head to the harbour on New Year’s Eve, our website will help them find all they need to know, from the schedule for the night, information about how to move around the city, and all the best options for places to watch the fireworks.

“Whether it’s one of our free viewing areas along the foreshore or venues offering bespoke events, the official website has our visitors and residents covered.”

 

Find the links to register for free tickets at spots such as the Sydney Opera House forecourt and the Cahill Expressway on the official website.

 

Accessibility is front of mind to ensure no one is left behind. Partygoers can find out more about accessible viewing spots and lock in their spots online.

 

What to expect on New Year’s Eve:

 

  • 7.30pm Smoking Ceremony
  • 8.30pm Sydney Harbour Bridge pylon projections and lighting effects begin
  • 8:45pm Welcome to Country
  • 9pm Calling Country fireworks display
  • Midnight fireworks display

 

Businesses throwing a party can have their event featured on the New Year’s Eve website by listing it on What’s On, the City of Sydney’s official event directory.

 

For media enquiries contact Nicky Breen. Phone 0436 599 861 or email [email protected]

 

For interviews with the Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore AO contact   mailto:[email protected]

 

For more stories from your local area, visit news.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au

 

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