Winnipeg, MB is filled with fun events to celebrate the New Year. From family activities, world renowned concerts and club parties, the capital of Manitoba is ready to welcome visitors ringing in New Year's Eve.
This family-friendly event welcomes children to party time. Located at The Forks North Portage Partnership on Forks Market Road, tickets are free and the event accessible. For the little ones, activities run all day long and include treats such as horse drawn carriage rides, delightful magic shows, a variety of entertainment, snow sculptures and, of course, festive lights. Watch for the fireworks displays at 8:00pm and midnight. For more information, call the event's hotline at (204) 942-6302 or (204) 957-7618.
Take a step back in time with The Timebenders on New Year's Eve. Rock n' Roll to well known tunes ranging 30 years of good times. The show will take the audience through the dance moves they thought they forgot to songs by Elvis, The Beatles, Beach Boys, Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly. Be prepared for an action-packed evening that begins at 10:00pm.
McPhillips Street Casino: 484 McPhillips Street, Winnipeg, MB
Tickets through ticketmaster.
Starting at 8:00pm, jump on board the hottest ride in the city. This group event takes partiers to any destination in Winnipeg. Revelers get a party host, red carpet service, party favours, a pole dancer and a cooler filled with energy drinks and pop. Don't miss out on the prizes, with a $300 grand prize for a lucky winner. Participants must be 18 years or older and tickets are $40.00 CDN. Call (204) 888-BING (2464) for more info.
This prestigious event will be a great place to meet someone to begin the New Year with at the Niakwa Country Club (620 Niakwa Road). Catered with hors d'oeuvres by Niakwa Dining Corp., who also provides for the five star Provence Bistro, the evening looks to be a winner. Revelers can expect an hors d'oeuvres buffet, party favours, a cash bar, unique interactive activities, a DJ, dancing, a grand prize draw and MMA Adventure giveaways. Still want more? There will be a midnight singing of Auld Lang Syne to get everyone in gear. Early bird tickets are available until December 17, 2007 for $49.99 CDN, and then rise after that to $69.99 CDN. If tickets are available at the door, they'll be sold for $79.99 CDN. All tickets are Will-Call only, so bring your photo ID and credit card used.
The Tijuana Yacht Club, 1405 ST.Matthews Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
RESOLUTION 2008 New Years Eve Bash is posed as the largest in the city. For those over 18 years old, hop into the two dance rooms run by DJ's and hosted by HOT103's Chris Fantini. Top 40's, R&B and dance music will be pumping out all night. Admission includes partying by a champagne fountain, party favours, hors d'oeuvres, and a door prize of either a 50" LCD TV or $1200 cash. Tickets are still available at the early bird rate of $30 and if a party of four goes, the fourth ticket is free. Call charge-by-phone (204) 694-SHOW (7469), buy tickets at the club or get them at the front desk of the Canada Inns Polo Park.