In conjunction with Martek Morgan Finch (Atlantic Place Property management) and Southwest Properties Partnership (Atlantic Place owner), the City of St. John's is providing an extended program of family entertainment to coincide with this year's ending. Recent renovations and the addition of a balcony at the rear of Atlantic Place makes this eastern area of Harbour Drive an ideal location for an old time Newfoundland party.

Beginning at 9:30 p.m., December 31, 2006, the St. John's Harbour front will come alive with a street dance.

Bridges to Hope volunteers will be on hand to promote their program "Building Tons of Hope" whereby a toonie donation buys a pound of food. Bridges to Hope will distribute hot chocolate and milk (kindly provided by Central Dairies) to children attending the Celebrations. The Bridges to Hope program is a joint project of the United Church of Canada and the Presbyterian Church, to reduce the impact of food services on low income families in the City.

Spirit of Newfoundland Productions is hosting a variety show of skits, sing-a-longs, and dance. The Spirit of Newfoundland show is scheduled to begin at 10:45 p.m. and will herald in the New Year. Performers will take advantage of Atlantic Place's new balcony as their stage.

This year's fireworks display at midnight promises something special. Each shell has been hand selected for its festive colouring, multiple bursts and high percussion.

Should weather conditions not be favourable, alternative arrangements will be made for 7 p.m., January 1, 2007.

For more information contact:

Bernadette Walsh
Special Projects Officer
Dept. Of Economic Development, Tourism and Culture
City of St. John's
576-8537 or bwalsh@stjohns.ca
www.stjohns.ca