The Central Coast is set to dazzle this New Year\u2019s Eve with free, family-friendly celebrations in The Entrance and Gosford. Organised by Central Coast Council, these popular events have been a beloved community tradition for over 15 years, attracting thousands of locals and visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Central Coast Council Director Community and Recreation Services, Melanie Smith said she is excited to welcome back Council\u2019s New Year\u2019s Eve celebrations this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThese events offer a fantastic opportunity for families and friends to come together, enjoy live music, delicious food and witness spectacular fireworks displays,\u201d Ms Smith said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLast year, The Entrance celebration attracted an impressive 15,000 attendees, while Gosford welcomed around 6,000. We\u2019re anticipating similar crowds this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cStarting at 6pm, both events will feature a range of entertainment for all ages. The Entrance\u2019s Memorial Park will host live music from Joe and Co, Joy Band and Blue Vinyl, while Gosford\u2019s Leagues Club Park will be alive with the sounds of the Baker Boys Band, The House Band and Sons of Murray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn addition to live music, there will be plenty of fun for the whole family, including free kids\u2019 activities and delicious food from various food trucks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe highlight of the evening will undoubtedly be the spectacular fireworks displays. The Entrance will be illuminated at approximately 9pm, while Gosford\u2019s display will start after the Central Coast Mariners game. Both events will conclude after the fireworks, providing a memorable end to the year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Central Coast Mayor, Lawrie McKinna said that the Central Coast community is getting ready to ring in the new year with a celebration of music, family-fun entertainment and fireworks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThese New Year\u2019s Eve celebrations create a vibrant atmosphere and allow the whole community to come together to welcome in 2025 with family and friends,\u201d Mayor McKinna said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am looking forward to looking skyward and enjoying the spectacular fireworks \u2013 with their boom and crackle!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn addition, these family-friendly celebrations at The Entrance and Gosford will generate an economic boost for our local businesses through hotel stays and increased visitor spending in our region.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both events are alcohol-free, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. To accommodate the scale and popularity of these events, temporary road closures will be in effect at both The Entrance and Gosford on Tuesday 31 December. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Temporary road closures at The Entrance from 3-11pm:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Temporary road closures at Gosford from 6am-11pm:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To plan your visit and stay updated on road closures, parking options and public transport, visit lovecentralcoast.com\/newyearseve<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Central Coast is set to dazzle this New Year\u2019s Eve with free, family-friendly celebrations in The Entrance and Gosford. Organised by Central Coast Council, these popular events have been…","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8448,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","episode_type":"audio","audio_file":"","cover_image":"","cover_image_id":"","duration":"","filesize":"","date_recorded":"","explicit":"","block":"","filesize_raw":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[41],"tags":[],"series":[],"class_list":["post-8447","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-events"],"episode_featured_image":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/12\/firework-display-background-celebration-anniversary.jpg","episode_player_image":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/wp-content\/plugins\/seriously-simple-podcasting\/assets\/images\/no-album-art.png","download_link":"","player_link":"","audio_player":false,"episode_data":{"playerMode":"dark","subscribeUrls":{"apple_podcasts":{"key":"apple_podcasts","url":"","label":"Apple Podcasts","class":"apple_podcasts","icon":"apple-podcasts.png"},"stitcher":{"key":"stitcher","url":"","label":"Stitcher","class":"stitcher","icon":"stitcher.png"},"google_podcasts":{"key":"google_podcasts","url":"","label":"Google Podcasts","class":"google_podcasts","icon":"google-podcasts.png"},"spotify":{"key":"spotify","url":"","label":"Spotify","class":"spotify","icon":"spotify.png"}},"rssFeedUrl":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastover55\/feed\/podcast\/coffee-with-a-coastie","embedCode":"\n
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Celebrate New Year\u2019s Eve 2024 with Fireworks and Fun on the Central Coast<\/a><\/blockquote>