Calgarians are invited to ring in the New Year with a number of family events planned around the city.
The city is hosting three all-ages parties Monday night.
The events include a free family dance party, Citytv?s New Year?s Bash concert at Olympic Plaza and a family pool party at Village Square Leisure Centre.
The downtown fun begins at 7 p.m. inside the municipal atrium at City Hall. The free family dance party features a kids? countdown at 9 p.m.
To brighten the show, Calgarians are encouraged to dress in white, neon or anything that glows. The indoor atrium will host activities including games, crafts, power bikes that create lighting effects, fire dancers, a photo booth and dancing.
From 9:30 p.m. to 12:15 a.m., Citytv?s New Year?s Bash at Olympic Plaza kicks off with a concert featuring performances by platinum-selling artist Johnny Reid, Serena Ryder, Victoria Duffield and Massari.
Mayor Naheed Nenshi will lead the crowd in the midnight countdown to welcome 2013. The event will be broadcast nationwide on Citytv, beginning at around 10 p.m.
There is no skating at the Olympic Plaza for the New Year?s events.
The evening celebration will culminate with fireworks at midnight from the Municipal Building.
Earlier Monday, the family pool party at Village Square Leisure Centre, at 2623 56th St. N.E., begins at 4:30 p.m. and goes until 6:30 p.m. Regular admission rates apply.
There will be a DJ playing while families enjoy the wave pool, inflatable toys, arts, crafts, treats and prizes.
Transit is free Monday night after 6 p.m.
The Calgary Zoo is also hosting a family party complete with fireworks.
This year?s event runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.,
Be sure to arrive by 8:30 p.m. to catch a 12-minute, animal-friendly fireworks display choreographed to music.
This year, the Calgary Zoo is using low-noise fireworks to avoid upsetting the animals. Pyrotechnics typically make two explosive noises, when being launched and when they explode above. The zoo is using fireworks that let off one bang only, officials say.
There are no animal buildings open during Zoo Year?s Eve.
Tickets are pre-purchase only at www.calgaryzoo.com or by calling the zoo at (403) 232-9300. Ticket prices are $12 for adults and $9 for children (ages 3-15 years). Children under 2 are admitted free.
Parking is free after 4:30 p.m.
Zoolights runs nightly until Jan. 5 or at the gate.
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