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There’s a FREE New Year’s Eve celebration with fireworks at this BC city

Ready for an exciting burst into the new year? Kelowna’s 11th annual Valley First “New York New Year’s” is a fun-filled celebration to ring in the new year, complete with lively music, free cocoa, and Christmas spirit galore.

Oh, and a grand finale of fireworks!

The one-night event is held at Stuart Park and the Kelowna Community Theatre, attracting visitors far and wide for a range of festive live entertainment.

Photo via Festivals Kelowna

There will also be a ‘Snow Zone’ with games, dancing, and snow-focused crafts, as well as tasty food trucks serving “mitten-friendly” bites!

Ready to cap off a fantastic winter trip to Kelowna? The fireworks start at 9 pm on New Year’s Eve.

So there you have it, BC! If you’re looking for a fun road trip and NYE celebration all rolled into one, this is a great event to add to your itinerary.

Happy holidays!

Valley First New York New Year’s in Kelowna

How to get there: Drive four hours from Vancouver to Kelowna via Trans-Canada Highway/BC-1 E, BC-5 N and BC-97C.

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