Seven viewing stands have been set up to catch the City’s fireworks.
As South Etobicoke residents call for a fireworks display in our area, the City says you can check theirs out if you are looking for something to do on New Year’s Eve?
The City of Toronto says it has planned the biggest fireworks show in Canada to ring in 2024.
At 12 a.m. on Jan. 1, a free 10-minute fireworks show will be visible from anywhere with a view of Toronto’s inner harbour.
The high-altitude display will also be livestreamed online, with a live show beginning at 10 p.m., available on the City of Toronto Culture YouTube page.
The City is spending thousands to stage the largest fireworks display in Canada to kick in 2024.
Pop-up performances will also be taking place at different locations along the waterfront, including at Sherbourne Common, Toronto Music Garden, and Exhibition Common at Harbourfront Centre, the City said.
The celebration begins at 10 p.m. with DJs Sofia Fly and Cozmic Cat, followed by the countdown co-hosted by world-renowned drag entertainer Tynomi Banks and award winning performer and producer Sedina Fiati at 11:30 p.m.
Pop-up participatory dance performances led by the Dance Together Festival are available leading up to the fireworks at these locations along Toronto’s downtown waterfront:
The City encouraged residents and visitors to use public transit on New Year’s Eve, with the TTC and GO Transit offering free service from 7 p.m. on Sunday until 8 a.m. on Monday.
A number of roadways will be closed if you are trying to get close to the fireworks display.
There are some road closures planned for Sunday.
Queens Quay West eastbound will be closed from 10 p.m. on Sunday until 1 a.m. Monday.
Bay Street will also be closed from Lake Shore Boulevard West to Queens Quay West from 10 p.m. Sunday until 1 a.m. Monday.
Residents in South Etobicoke are calling for a similar fireworks display in our area.
The City said there are designated viewing areas for the show, including the following:
- Sherbourne Common, 61 Dockside Drive
- Toronto Music Garden, 476 Queens Quay West
- Harbour Square Park, 25 Queens Quay West
- Sugar Beach Park, 11 Dockside Drive
- Little Norway Park, 659 Queens Quay West
- HTO Park, 339 Queens Quay West
- Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
Some area residents have been calling for a similar fireworks show in the South Etobicoke lakefront claiming it will bring in revenue to area businesses, attract visitors to our area and boost the morale of residents.