City of Calgary officials have pulled the plug on some of the outdoor events that had been scheduled for Sunday night’s New Year’s celebrations in response to the frigid conditions.
The City has cancelled the New Year’s Eve stage show outside City Hall that was to include musical performances by Amy Hef, Ghostkeeper, Lovebullies and Mocking Shadows.
"Mother Nature has decided to bring in -40 windchill factor and with that in place its just no longer safe to have people outside," said Teresa Byrne, superintendent of festivals and events with the City of Calgary. "With that, we are going to have to cancel the outdoor activities planned."
"It a big disappointment for everyone involved."
Byrne says the public skating at Olympic Plaza as well as the fire pits, night parade and line dancing have also been cancelled. "Anybody who does come down they're doing it at their own peril. We suggest you dress warm, you keep moving."
The ENMAX fireworks display and the dropping of the Countdown Ball are not impacted by the cancellation of the stage show. The Family Dance Party in the atrium of Calgary City Hall will also go as planned from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
For additional information regarding the event visit the City of Calgary - New Year’s Eve Celebrations 2018.
