Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party is returning for the first time in three years after it was cancelled due to Covid restrictions.
The world-famous Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party returns to the capital’s historic city centre on 31 December to light-up the Edinburgh skies at one of the greatest New Year celebrations in the world.
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The huge event was axed for a second year after the First Minister announced a limit on gatherings indoors and outdoors in December last year.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Edinburgh Castle, 30,000 revellers will make their way into 2023 with live DJ soundtracks, giant screens, funfair attractions and a delicious selection of street food & drink throughout the arena.
For the first time ever Street Party revellers will become part of the show, and the spectacular Midnight Moment, with personal LED Wristbands lighting-up the party on West Princes Street connecting friends old and new from around the world to welcome in the New Year.
Penny Dougherty of Unique Events and William Burdett-Coutts of Assembly Festival, Directors of the Edinburgh-based event producers who were appointed in June to produce Edinburgh’s Hogmanay, said “We can’t wait to welcome people back to celebrate in Edinburgh at the Home of Hogmanay.
"Our new LED wristbands will ensure that all the Street Party revellers are part of the show, and part of the spectacular Midnight Moment as we bring in 2023 together.”
Cllr Val Walker, Culture and Communities Convener said: “Edinburgh is truly the home of Hogmanay and we’re very much looking forward to the return of the world-renowned Street Party.
"Revellers can expect an unforgettable firework and light show, and a new level of involvement with the addition of the personal LED Wristbands. I can’t wait to see it.
“Edinburgh’s Hogmanay remains the place to be to bring in the bells and this year will be no exception.”
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay welcomes the return of pyrotechnic wizards Titanium who once again design one of the world’s best New Year firework displays, launched from the stunning setting of Edinburgh Castle for an unforgettable firework and light spectacular.
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Edinburgh Residents living within an EH Postcode can take advantage of a special local ticket price of £22.50 (including fees)*. General admission tickets cost £27.50 (including fees). All tickets for the Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party go on sale at 10.00am on Tuesday 18 October here.
Details of other events within the Edinburgh’s Hogmanay programme, including the showcase Concert in the Gardens, will be announced later in October. Full details of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay can be found here.
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