Celebrating New Year in the USA & Canada
New Years' Eve is the ultimate excuse for a party all around the world, and while things may be a little more muted again this year, there’s nothing to stop us planning a future New Year holiday in some of the most amazing spots across the USA & Canada.
Niagara Falls, Ontario
As a location, very few destinations can beat Niagara Falls. There are usually concerts set up throughout the area, which are free to attend, and fireworks, a great line up of musical guests and of course Niagara Falls lit up in her best colours, from Queen Victoria Park.
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is known as a party city year-round, especially Mardi Gras in February and New Year’s Eve is no exception. Head to Jackson Square in the famed French Quarter where bands and entertainers play through the night, watch fireworks over the mighty Mississippi River and enjoy the afterparty at the bars and clubs up and down Bourbon Street.
Orlando, Florida
Spending New Years Eve at Disney World in Orlando is sure to be an experience unlike any other. Disney offers New Years Eve packages at many of their hotels, including the chance to watch the fireworks from California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and attending the celebrations at the Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn.
New York City, New York
New York’s infamous ‘ball drop’ is arguably the most iconic of the world’s New Years’ Eve celebrations. The tradition began in 1907 and, though it may be a little different this year, it usually attracts around a million visitors to the city. If you don’t fancy being in Times Square, there are many hotels which offer New Years’ packages, including The Knickerbocker, where you can watch the celebrations below from their rooftop.
Whitehorse, Yukon
What could be a more memorable way to bring in a New Year than by being with your loved ones, witnessing one of the most awe-inspiring natural phenomena, the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)? This could be your reality on a holiday to the Canadian territory of the Yukon.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Take part in a traditional luau on a New Years trip to Hawaii; an experience completely unique to the island state. A popular option is the Waikiki Starlight Luau at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Also worth considering is the ‘Party of the Year’ Aloha Tower Marketplace, where you’ll find rides, food trucks, DJs and live music before a firework display at midnight.
Las Vegas, Nevada
In Las Vegas, you could be forgiven for thinking that any night was a celebration, so on New Year, the city must do something special. In a ‘normal’ year, you would expect to find celebrity-hosted nightclub parties and world-class dinner shows. Many casinos also have firework displays at midnight that can be viewed from throughout the Strip.
Banff, Alberta
Banff is a staple winter destination, but have you considered celebrating New Year there? You can enjoy many winter activities, including some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the world, dog sledding and ice skating. On the big night itself, watch fireworks and countdown to midnight with other revellers on Caribou Street.
Nashville, Tennessee
Music City Midnight is the centrepiece of celebrations in Nashville, featuring great, well-known musicians, before the city’s own icon ‘Music Note Drop’ of confetti cannons and of course, a firework display. For something a little different, you can also attend a New Years event at the famous Ryman Auditorium or of course, many of the city’s bars and clubs.
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