(Barrie, ON) – On Sunday, December 31, The City of Barrie’s Downtown Countdown event will take place at Barrie City Hall (70 Collier Street) starting at 6 p.m. This free evening of fun and entertainment has become one of Central Ontario's largest New Year's Eve celebrations.
In addition to the headliner Big Wreck and children’s performers Sonshine and Broccoli, the musical lineup will feature local band The Faculty and opening act Bleeker. The full list of scheduled events is as follows:
- 6 p.m. to midnight – Activities and vendors open
- 7:10 p.m. – Sonshine and Broccoli
- 8 p.m. – Family countdown and fireworks
- 8:30 p.m. – The Faculty
- 9:30 p.m. – Bleeker
- 10:40 p.m. – Big Wreck
- 11:55 p.m. – Greetings from dignitaries
- 12:00 a.m. – Countdown and fireworks
The City reminds residents and visitors of the following road closures related to the event:
- Collier Street from Owen Street to Mulcaster Street: 6 a.m. December 30 to 12 noon January 1
- Collier Street from Mulcaster Street to Poyntz Street: 3 p.m. December 31 to 2 a.m. January 1
- Mulcaster Street from Dunlop Street to Worsley Street: 3 p.m. December 31 to 2 a.m. January 1
Barrie Transit service will be free on New Year’s Eve starting at 5 p.m., and all routes will operate until 3 a.m.
For full event details, visit barrie.ca/DowntownCountdown.
