The following road closures will be in effect as the city prepares for Downtown Countdown 2016:
- Collier Street from Owen Street to Mulcaster Street - 6am December 30 to noon January 1
- Collier Street from Mulcaster Street to Berczy Street - 4pm December 31 to 2am January 1
- Mulcaster Street from Dunlop Street to Worsley Street - 4pm December 31 to 2am January 1
Barrie’s Downtown Countdown starts at 6 p.m. with kid-friendly activities at City Hall.
Along with live shows on stage, there will be roaming performers featuring fire, magic, and juggling.
Activities include:
- Skating on the Circle at the Centre rink - bring your skates!
- Horse-drawn wagon rides
- Snow Valley's mini tube slide
- Roaming performers featuring fire, magic, and juggling
- Family fun: Clarabella the Clown, face painting, balloon animals, and more
- Bonfire warming zone
- Food vendors
- Fireworks: 7:45pm and midnight
On Stage:
- 7:00pm - Judy & David
- 7:45pm - Fireworks
- 8:15pm - Dead Mechanics
- 9:15pm - Sun K
- 10:30pm - The Sheepdogs
- Midnight - Fireworks
For anyone needing a safe ride home, Barrie Transit will operate for free from 5 p.m. Dec. 31 to 3 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2016.