Scotiabank Family New Year's Eve - Full line up

The Forks, Winnipeg – The Forks is preparing for one gigantic party that will officially kick off 2012.

“We’re kicking off the new year as we always do, with a party and fireworks,” says Paul Jordan, Chief Operating Officer, The Forks. “Two-time world champions Archangel is putting on a spectacular show following a party in the port.”

Family friendly activities this year include: horse drawn wagon rides, kids crafting and a gigantic party in the port leading to fireworks.

Families are what it’s all about for title sponsor Scotiabank who have led the party for over a decade.

“With the selection of fun activities and lively, local music that will take place at Scotiabank Family New Year’s Eve, we know everyone will have a great time,” said Terry Bjornson, Scotiabank’s District Vice-President for Winnipeg. “Nearly 30,000 people of all ages are expected to join the festivities throughout the day, and at Scotiabank we are very proud of our association with an event that brings so much warmth to our community in the middle of winter.”

Scotiabank Family New Year’s Eve is made possible through the support of Scotiabank, Manitoba Public Insurance and Arctic Glacier.

More information can be found on all activities at www.theforks.com

A full event listing is included as background information.

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Join us for day filled with FREE programming and family activities.

All Day
Arctic Glacier Winter Park
Skate on 1.2 kilometres of trails, slide down the Toboggan Run, and test your tricks in our Snowboard Fun Park. Iceland Skate Rentals, located in The Tower Atrium in The Forks Market, rents skates in all sizes. Rates are $2.50 for children and seniors and $4.50 for adults. (weather permitting)

Kids Crafts
4:30 – 7:30pm
Create and decorate your own New Year’s hat in the South Aisle of The Forks Market.
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides sponsored by Scotiabank
5- 8pm
Hop on the wagon in front of Explore Manitoba and enjoy the festive lights as you take a trip around the site.
Live entertainment on the Main Stage in The Forks Market
6pm – 9:30pm
Members of Manitoba’s vibrant music community take over Centre Court.
6pm – Red Moon Road
7pm – Sol James
8pm- Segweh
9pm – Jerry Sereda
Party in The Port
9:30pm
Get outside and gear up for the Fireworks with a dance party in the Port with DJ Hunnicutt & DJ Coop
10pm
Fireworks Show by two-time world champions, Archangel Fireworks.

Winnipeg Transit
All regular Winnipeg Transit and Handi-Transit service will be free-of-charge between 9pm until the end of service. The last buses leave downtown at approximately 1:38 am. Bus route and schedule information are available at winnipegtransit.com or by phoning 311.
 

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