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Kelowna rings in the new year a little early

Thousands of people flock to Kelowna's downtown for New Year's Eve celebrations every year. Jules Knox reports – Dec 31, 2017

Thousands are expected to attend the Valley First New York New Year’s family party at Kelowna’s Stuart Park.

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The party begins at 6 p.m. with fireworks set to go off at 9 p.m., to coincide with the ball drop in New York City.

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There will be games in the “Kid’s Snow Zone”, karaoke, Wii stations, air hockey and a putting green under the Valley First tent.

All ages are invited to drop by the Zumba and country line dancing lessons.

Hot chocolate is free to the first 2,000 revelers.

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Four food trucks will be on site.

A warm-up zone will be provided at the Kelowna Community Theatre complete with a craft station, Giant Jenga, face painting and cartoons.

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Three bands will take the stage with blues trio Poppa Dawg starting at 6 p.m., followed by the rock band Cosmic Brew, and topped off with the country quartet Nice Horse.

 

 

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