The City of Charlottetown and Founders' Food Hall & Market invite residents and visitors to celebrate New Year’s Eve with free, family-friendly celebrations on Dec. 31, 2024, from 4 and 8 p.m. at Founders’ Food Hall & Market.
Capital New Year promises an exciting lineup of activities, including live entertainment, complimentary refreshments and giveaways, ice-carving, face-painting and a spectacular fireworks finale. The outdoor stage will feature the debut performance of Iconix: Pop Hits from Past to Present, a high-energy new group bringing you the music of the world’s biggest pop divas—like Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and Taylor Swift.
The festivities will include:
Mascot Meet & Greets
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
Details: Come meet special mascot character guests, including Charlie Town and Jack Frost.
Face Painting
Time: 4 to 7 p.m.
Details: Dazzle for the New Year by getting your face painted by East Coast Art Party.
Capital New Year Photo Booth
Time: 4 to 7 p.m.
Details: Capture the memories of ringing in 2025 at the Capital New Year photo booth with digital and printed photo strips.
Ice Sculpting Demonstrations
Time: 4 to 7:30 p.m.
Details: Watch local artists Pat Brunet and Ian Drummond create impressive ice carvings right before your eyes.
Live Entertainment
Time: 4:30 to 8 p.m.
Details: The Capital New Year outdoor stage will feature performances from talented local artists. Enjoy a performance by Music PEI award-winner Noah Malcolm, followed by the highly anticipated debut of Iconix: Pop Hits from Past to Present.
Complimentary Refreshments
Time: Beginning at 5 p.m., while supplies last.
Details: Warm up with free hot chocolate or enjoy a $5 voucher to spend at Founders’ Food Hall & Market vendors (one per person, first come, first served).
Fireworks
Time: 7 p.m.
Details: A brilliant display of lights and colours launched from the waterfront at Port Charlottetown.
Capital New Year is a collaborative effort by the City of Charlottetown and Founders' Food Hall & Market and is proudly supported by community partners Port Charlottetown, Downtown Charlottetown Inc. and KENT Building Supplies. For more details and a full event schedule, visit charlottetown.ca/nye.
The Charlottetown Christmas Festival is a product of Discover Charlottetown in partnership with the City of Charlottetown and runs from Nov. 22, 2024, to Jan. 2, 2025. Visit charlottetownchristmasfestival.com for a full schedule of events.