Ring in the new year at Fort William Historical Park. Enjoy a candlelit evening of family-friendly activities, winter games and contests, live artisan demonstrations, live music, and fireworks!

Live Music – Patrick Brandon Gidley & Clay Breiland

4:15 p.m.

Patrick Brandon Gidley and Clay Breiland will delight visitors with traditional Irish and old Canadian folk songs.

Live Music – Rodney Brown

5:30 p.m.

After celebrating his 70th birthday, Rodney Brown returns to the stage to sing in the new year. Join Rodney for a family-friendly voyageur sing-along.

Live Music – Loughlin

6:45 p.m., 7:35 p.m.

Forged from the icy shores of Gitche Gumee, a group of musicians born of the land of lakes and forests playing Celtic music from the British Isles.

Salute to the New Year & Auld Lang Syne

7:15 p.m.

Celebrate the beginning of the New Year with a musket salute and rousing historical drama featuring Fort William’s inhabitants.

Fireworks

7:30 p.m.

Celebrate the New Year with a firework display that will light up the night sky! Enjoy a stunning array of colors and sparkling explosions as we welcome the year ahead in a truly spectacular style.