As 2024 comes to an end, it’s time to sort out your New Year’s Eve plans to welcome 2025. While there’s no shortage of parties and events in the city to countdown to midnight at, there’s nothing quite like ringing in the new year with a mesmerizing fireworks show.
No matter where you’re at in the city or Greater Toronto Area, there’s sure to be a celebration. Here are 5 spots to see the most dazzling fireworks displays in and near Toronto.
1. Toronto Harbourfront
The City of Toronto plans to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a spectacular 10-minute fireworks show accompanied with music, which can be viewed from both public and dedicated spaces along the city’s waterfront area. If you can’t attend in person, you can also watch a live-stream of the show for free. Before the show begins, glide around the outdoor ice rink for a free DJ Skate Night or fuel up on street food at the Winterfest market.
Where: Downtown Toronto waterfront
2. Jubilee Queen Cruise Lines
Welcome 2025 in style via an epic boat party put on by Jubilee Queen Cruises. This four-hour long booze cruise runs from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and features food, drinks, a DJ, dancing, and views of the fireworks show with the Toronto skyline as the picturesque backdrop. Tickets start at $65.
Where: 539 Queens Quay W, Toronto
3. Celebration Square, Mississauga
Mississauga’s annual free New Year’s Eve party at Celebration Square is back and bigger than ever to close out 2024. Catch live hip-hop performances, food trucks, ice skating, giveaways, and spectacular fireworks presented by Tim Hortons at midnight.
Where: 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga
4. Garden Square, Brampton
Brampton’s Garden Square will host a New Year’s Eve party, which kicks off at 7 p.m. on December 31. The free event will feature live musical talent, local food vendors, outdoor skating, and end with a magnificent fireworks display.
Where: 12 Main St N, Brampton
5. Stouffville Memorial Park, Whitchurch-Stouffville
Just an hour from downtown Toronto, Stouffville Memorial Park will be hosting a New Year’s Eve event complete with free hot beverages, live entertainment, and a huge fireworks show. The event will be dependent on good weather conditions, so keep an eye on their website before making the trip. The party begins at 6 p.m.
Where: 2 Park Dr, Stouffville