New Year Eve Fireworks Cancelled Amidst Covid 19 Concerns
The severity of the Omicron variant is not yet known, but it is clear that there is an increased risk of transmission. Out of an abundance of caution, and in an effort to protect Edmontonians from this virus, the City’s New Year’s Eve fireworks show has been cancelled. The City had already planned the New Year’s Eve fireworks at the City Hall Plaza & Sir Winston Churchill Square.
- Edmonton’s river valley and natural parks
- Victoria Oval and the City’s outdoor skating rinks
- Explore Edmonton’s Discover YEG Map
Phase 2 Parking Ban
A Phase 2 Parking Ban is now in effect. In residential and industrial areas, please make sure to move your vehicles from the roadways to allow crews to effectively clear the snow.
For Your Information
This is the first time we are sharing a city of Edmonton news release. We have struggled to find our voice and a raison d’etre, but it looks like we will be fine. At the moment, sharing this feels like the right thing to do.
We hope to bring you more relevant content about your city over the holiday period and into 2022.
Stay safe and be well.
Have a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. If you do not celebrate Christmas, happy holidays to you and yours.