Palmy gears up for the best New Year's yet!
Published on 05 December 2023
Te Marae o Hine – The Square is the place to be to welcome in 2024. Our family friendly alcohol-free festivities kick off at 5pm, with onstage entertainment, food trucks, fireworks, a circus, and much more.
Head of Events, Luke McIndoe, says this event promises an unforgettable night for all ages.
“This year, we're pulling out all the stops to make it a night to remember. Whether you're young or young at heart, there's something for everyone at this new year's eve celebration.”
A special countdown for the little ones will be held at 9.30pm, so whānau can celebrate together, with the main countdown taking centre stage at midnight. Both countdowns will have fireworks displays that will light up the night sky.
Colossal and their Biggest Little Circus will be performing some jaw-dropping acrobatics, high-skilled juggling, and are all about audience interaction and ‘plenty of lycra.’ They promise to engage, entertain and create a whole lot of laughter.
Skateboarding kids, teens and adults will be able to have a go from 5pm, with some best trick competitions for youth and more experienced riders kicking off at 9.30pm. The event will be open to all skateboard riders , with two age groups for the competition - 16 and under, and 17 and over. This part of the event will be run by OnBoard Skate, and they’ll be bringing their skateboards, ramps and rails along, providing a really good opportunity for young skaters to showcase their skills or simply to have a go. Registration is available on the night for all riders.
"This year, we wanted to add new elements that would appeal to a wide audience. The Biggest Little Circus and the skateboard competition are just two examples of the exciting additions we have in store for everyone.”
Local artist, Amy Hunt, has curated a variety of local performances to take the stage. There will be a diverse range of musical, dance, and other engaging performances, like a fire show, that will keep you entertained throughout the night.
Aotearoa's first and finest New Orleans-style brass band, Richter City Rebels, will be headlining the event and bringing their explosive beats and soulful sounds to Palmy.
Earlier on in the night the young ones will be entertained by Captain Festus Mcboyle’s Travellin’ Variety Show, a favourite musical-comedy troupe. And if tamariki want to burn off some energy, they can head to the Inflatable Kingdom (bouncy castles galore), or check out the science lab if they’re curious and love mixing, designing, and discovering.
Mr McIndoe encourages everyone to join us.
“This is the ultimate New Year's Eve celebration, and it's going to be a night full of excitement and entertainment for the whole whānau.”
More information will be released on our Council Facebook page and the event page in coming weeks.