It’s the end of the year which means, for many, it’s time to celebrate.
Burnaby has a host of parties where you can remember the old year and ring in the new.
If you know of a party or celebration we haven’t listed here, email the details to reporter Lauren Vanderdeen at [email protected].
Dec. 31 parties
Glitz and Glamour Gala at the Hilton
When: Sunday, Dec. 31 at 6 p.m.
Where: Hilton Vancouver Metrotown (6083 McKay Ave.)
Tickets: $70-$135, available online or by phone 1-855-985-5000
The Rec Room New Year’s Eve Bash 2024
When: Sunday, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m.
Where: The Rec Room Brentwood (1920 Willingdon Ave., Unit 21-06)
Tickets: $54-$106.50, tickets available online
Note: Age 19+, will have DJ, game band, arcade games, live entertainment
New Year’s Gala – Gala de Réveillon at the Portuguese Cultural Centre
When: Sunday, Dec. 31 at 6 p.m.
Where: Portuguese Cultural Centre (5455 Imperial St.)
Tickets: Call 604-873-2979
New Year’s Eve at the Admiral
When: Sunday, Dec.31 at 7 p.m.
Where: The Admiral Pub and Grill (4125 Hastings St.)
Tickets: $95, call for tickets at 604-774-8528
Dec. 30 parties
Pre-New Year’s Eve at the Admiral
When: Saturday, Dec. 30 at 8 p.m.
Where: The Admiral Pub and Grill (4125 Hastings St.)
Tickets: Call for recommended reservations, 604-298-7158, limited seating
Family-friendly year-end
Nikkei Mochitsuki
When: Friday, Dec. 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre (6688 Southoaks Cres.)
Cost: Free
Notes: This family-friendly event will have fresh and frozen mochi for sale, a mochi-punding demonstration and pound-your-own-mochi, along with food and drink vendors and stage performances
