By Brian Schultz
Fireworks at The Forks (CHRISD.CA FILE)
New Year’s Eve will be celebrated at The Forks on Saturday night — the perfect place to be following the Jets/Leafs game at MTS Centre.
“We’re kicking off the new year as we always do, with a party and fireworks,” said Paul Jordan, The Forks’ chief operating officer. “Two-time world champions Archangel is putting on a spectacular show following a party in the port.”
Activities for the whole family include horse drawn wagon rides, kids crafting and a gigantic party in the port leading to fireworks.
Live entertainment on the main stage includes:
6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. — Members of Manitoba’s vibrant music community take over Centre Court.
6 p.m. — Red Moon Road
7 p.m. — Sol James
8 p.m. — Segweh
9 p.m. — Jerry Sereda
Party in The Port
9:30 p.m. — Get outside and gear up for the Fireworks with a dance party in the Port with DJ Hunnicutt & DJ Coop
10 p.m. — Fireworks Show by two-time world champions, Archangel Fireworks.
All regular Winnipeg Transit and Handi-Transit service will be free-of-charge between 9 p.m. until the end of service.
