family friendly new years eve 2024, footscray park

Ring in the New Year with City of Maribyrnong’s spectacular Fireworks in Footscray Park. Kicking off at 6pm, this special event draws thousands to the banks of the iconic Maribyrnong River for a night of free live entertainment and an incredible early fireworks display.

  • 6.00pm: Roving entertainment kicks off, setting the mood for an exciting evening.

  • 6.30pm: Stage entertainment begins with the six-piece reggae band Crown Heights, delivering vibrant energy and a dynamic sound to electrify the night.

  • Following Crown Heights: Bumpy, a soulful Australian artist known for her mesmerizing voice and a powerful blend of R&B, soul, and Indigenous storytelling, takes the stage to captivate the crowd.

  • Next up: The Ferguson Rogers Process brings their unique style, blending rock's gritty swagger with the glam and groove of disco, creating a fresh and unforgettable musical experience.

  • To top it all off, the evening will close with a Daft Punk Discovery set, talk about a finale

  • Amazing fireworks display which will illuminate the sky from 9.30pm

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Transport:
Footscray Railway Station is only a short walk to the event and there will be free public transport from 6 pm. There is no parking onsite therefore we encourage all attendees to use public transport.

Mamma's special mentions: Please note: This is an alcohol-free and single-use plastic-free event. Additionally, dog owners are kindly asked to leave their pets at home.

the nitty gritty

FREE EVENT

Footscray Park
Western Lawn
Footscray

Sunday
December 31

6pm - 10:30pm
Fireworks at 9:30pm

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Over 20 food trucks
Please bring picnic blankets (no BBQ’s allowed) and low fold out chairs, larger will be moved to the side/rear

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