Calgary gears up for 2026: City gears up for New Year’s Eve celebrations

 

 

 

The city of Calgary is gearing up for 2026 with music, dancing and a colorful fireworks display. The main festivities will take place at Eau Claire Plaza and Prince’s Island Park starting at 8 p.m. on December 31. Live music, skating and food trucks will add to the festivities. The New Year will be ushered in with a colorful fireworks display at Prince’s Island Park at midnight. Mayor Jerome Farkas wished the city’s residents a Happy New Year.

The city has provided free shuttle bus services for those coming to participate in the festivities. Bus services will be available every 45 minutes from 9 p.m. on December 31 to 1:30 a.m. on January 1. These special services are being operated from Lot 59 on Memorial Drive to various parts of the city in view of the severe cold and limited parking facilities. The authorities have also arranged for the facility to watch the fireworks live online for those who are unable to attend in person.