Downtown Barrie is the place to be to ring in 2016 with a free evening of fun and entertainment for the family.
This is the 18th year for the outdoor party which has grown into one of the largest New Year's Eve events in Central Ontario.
Activities get underway at 6 p.m.
- Skating on the Circle at the Centre rink - bring your skates!
- Horse-drawn wagon rides
- Snow Valley's mini tube slide
- Roaming performers featuring fire, magic, and juggling
- Family fun: Clarabella the Clown, face painting, balloon animals, and more
- Bonfire warming zone
- Food vendors
- Fireworks: 7:45 p.m. and midnight
Entertainment Schedule (approximate times)
Entertainment Schedule
7 p.m. - Judy and David
7:45p.m. - Fireworks
8:15 p.m. - Dead Mechanics
9:15 p.m. - Sun K
10:30 p.m. - The Sheepdogs
11:55 p.m. - Countdown to 2016
Midnight - Fireworks
The Sheepdogs is one of Canada's biggest current rock acts. The band has just released their 5th album, 'Future Nostalgia', with lead single Downtown hitting the Top 5 on Canadian rock radio for 10 weeks. Their latest single "I'm Gonna be Myself" has already climbed into the Top 10.
They are four-time JUNO Award winners and have achieved success in both Canada and the US with previous hits, including 'I Don't Know', 'Feeling Good', and 'The Way It Is'.
Judy & David
Known as "Canada's Sing-Along Superstars," Judy and David are the Juno award-winning stars of TV and stage and are now among the most successful children's entertainers in North America.
Since 1993, their music has been acclaimed for its ability to engage a young audience's active involvement at every turn.
They have recorded 18 albums, sold over 5 million recordings, starred in TV shows such as 'Judy & David's Boom Box' on Treehouse TV and 'JiggaJump' on Kid's CBC, and have performed live shows all over the world. This New Year's Eve, they'll be in Barrie to ring in the 2016 with a special show for you and your family starting at 7pm, which will be followed by fireworks at 7:45pm.
Following the family show, head inside the City Hall Rotunda where you will have the opportunity to meet Judy & David, starting at about 8 p.m.
Remember, Barrie Transit is free on New Year's Eve from 5 p.m. to 3 a.m.
