New Year's Eve In Downtown Brampton
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| Family Fireworks Explode to the delight of the spectators |
The evening was pleasant, cool but comfortable enough for people wanting to enjoy all the festivities and activities were able to do without dodging the rain drops, bundling up like the abominable snowman, in order to take part. A fitting conclusion for the Christmas season in Brampton, as the weather was rather similar to The Tree Lighting back in November.
Downtown Brampton had plenty of activities for people, families of all ages. Main St was shut down so revelers could walk freely amongst the various venues. At Garden Square, there was plenty of entertainment,
at City Hall lots of activities, including the inflatable igloo in the middle of Ken Williams Square, and the busiest spot at the beginning of the New Year's Celebration was at Gage Park. A bountiful crop of skaters of all ages adorned the park to slither, soar, or coast along the oval track that is a popular attraction throughout the winter in Brampton.
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| The Big Igloo |
at City Hall lots of activities, including the inflatable igloo in the middle of Ken Williams Square, and the busiest spot at the beginning of the New Year's Celebration was at Gage Park. A bountiful crop of skaters of all ages adorned the park to slither, soar, or coast along the oval track that is a popular attraction throughout the winter in Brampton.
Over at Garden Square,an array of musical entertainment was provided to the abundance of revellers wishing to have a good time to bring in 2017. The Square was packed again, similar to last year as revellers were anxiously waiting for the fireworkers, the entertainment, and to bring in the new year 2017.
The huge crowd on hand at Garden Square
The huge crowd on hand at Garden Square
The Entertainment was provided by an excellent Native Hoops Dance to the delight of the spectators. After the Native Hoop Dance, the first set of fireworks , the family set, exploded into the air along with a display of colourful laser lights flashing throughout the Square.
Native Hoop Dance video
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| Native Hoop Dance delights the viewers |
After the family fireworks were completed, the next act to follow was platinum recording artist Alx Veliz, who has a new EP out called "Love Has No Language", got the faithful up and jumping to the music. Winding down the final hours of 2016.
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| Recording Artist Alx Velix gets Garden Square Jumping |
DJ Drew & Kat Callaghan Scott Fox
The evening's entertainment was hosted by Z103.5 morning crew Scott Fox, Kat Callaghan, and DJ Drew. Helping the Brampton patrons to ring in 2017.
After Alx was done, the last act to follow was The main Headliner and Juno award winning band called "Mother Mother" who's latest album is
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| No Culture |
Mother, Mother got the place rockin and Jumpin right up to about quarter to twelve midnight.
With minutes to spare for the end of 2016, Mayor Linda Jeffery spoke on the encouraging prospects for 2017. Then it was time for the countdown. At the stroke of midnight the Brampton sky was filled with an electric display of fireworks and laser show to the joyful spectators celebrating the arrival of the new year.
Colourful Spectacle
Luckily the weather behaved and it was a pleasant night to be out enjoying the festivities with family and friends.
Below is a video to recap the entire night.
Just think, another twelve months and we get to do this again.
Happy 2017 Brampton
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Acknowledgements
MOTHER MOTHER - Album cover courtesy
http://www.mothermothersite.com/
https://www.brampton.ca/EN/Arts-Culture-Tourism/Festivals-and-Events/New-Years-Eve/Pages/Welcome.aspx
CopyrightⒸ
All photos except where acknowledged, and video is sole copyright and is owned by Bret Sheppard©
CopyrightⒸ
All photos except where acknowledged, and video is sole copyright and is owned by Bret Sheppard©
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