While it’s not an old tradition, yet its rapidly picking pace and popularity, especially among teens, kids, and young adults. Yes, we are talking about none other than welcoming the New Year with an amazing display of fireworks. All three major cities of Pakistan—Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad—host various New Year fireworks displays at different public hotspots on the 31st of December to welcome the New Year. The displays are usually mesmerising and exciting enough to draw in a large crowd.
Wondering where to go and watch the show in your city on the last night of 2019? We’re here with a quick overview of the New Year night events that will end with fantastic fireworks.
Karachi
First up, we have Pakistan’s largest city, and it’s busiest. Considering that Karachi is spread over a vast expanse of land, there is not one, but three fabulous New Year fireworks display being organised in various parts of the city. Let’s discuss these happening events below:
- New Year Night Fireworks at Seaview
- Grand New Year Eve 2020, Hosted by Port Grand
- Grand Fireworks on New Year’s Eve at Bahria Town, Karachi
Details about each of these events are shared below to help you celebrate the New Year with style.
New Year Night Fireworks at Seaview
Since the end of 2017, the Sindh Government no longer imposes a ban on New Year’s Eve celebrations at Seaview, allowing the people of Karachi to gather in droves near the beach for a fantastic fireworks display. The provincial government organises the show themselves as a means of entertainment for the locals. However, certain security measures are taken to ensure that the occasion is celebrated peacefully.
This includes using Shahrah-e-Faisal and then the Saudi Consulate route to get to Seaview or to take the Club Road route instead, as you will unable to reach the seaside from Khayaban-e-Ittehad, which will be closed for traffic coming from Korangi Road. There will also be a ban on one-wheeling, riding motorcycles without silencers, and aerial firing, with Section 144 in place, which also imposes a ban on carrying an armed weapon and can result in a fine as well as up to six months of jail time.
Venue: Sea view, near Do Darya, Karachi
Timings: Tuesday, 31st December 2019, 11 pm onwards
Tickets: Free for All
Grand New Year Eve 2020, Hosted by Port Grand
Port Grand, located near Kemari and Native Jetty Bridge, has been hosting a musical night on the last evening of the year for the past few years, and this year’s no different. Join the festivities with a concert by Farhan Saeed, Naveed Taj, Nudrat Mughal, Zubair Rehman, and Amjad Warsi, accompanied by great fun, delicious food, and a range of entertaining activities. End the night amidst the cool air with a colourful display of fireworks that will amaze you!
Venue: Port Grand, Karachi
Timings: Tuesday, 31st December 2019, 5:30 pm onwards
Tickets: PKR 1,500 per person (Entrance & Concert Ticket Only). 20% Discount on Tickets until 29th December via GoLootlo App.
Grand Fireworks on New Year’s Eve at Bahria Town, Karachi
Bahria Town celebrates New Year’s Eve at its housing developments in all the major cities. Since Bahria Town, Karachi, was under construction last year, a fireworks display was held at Bahria Icon Tower instead, near Seaview. This year, you’ll have to take the Super Highway up to Bahria Town to see the magnificent New Year fireworks display that the Bahria management has organised for Karachiites.
Venue: Eiffel Tower Replica, Bahria Town, Karachi
Timings: Tuesday, 31st December 2019, 11 pm onwards
Tickets: Free Entry (Families Only)
Lahore
Comparatively smaller to Karachi in size but not in enthusiasm, here are two events that you can attend on New Year’s Eve to witness the fireworks in Lahore:
- New Year’s Night with Sahir Ali Bagga, Hosted by Amanah Mall
- Grand Fireworks Display on New Year’s Eve at Bahria Town, Lahore
Get details about the events below to attend the best New Year parties in Lahore.
New Year’s Night with Sahir Ali Bagga, Hosted by Amanah Mall
Amanah Mall in Model Town, Lahore, brings the perfect way to say goodbye to the year with a concert by the famous and melodious Sahir Ali Bagga. Sing along to his songs or dance to the tunes of a DJ until the countdown begins, ending with fireworks galore as you ring in the New Year with your family and friends.
Venue: Rooftop, Amanah Mall, Model Town, Lahore
Timings: Tuesday, 31st December 2019, 8 pm onwards
Tickets: PKR 1,000 per person
Grand Fireworks Display on New Year’s Eve at Bahria Town, Lahore
Head to Bahria Town, Lahore, on this New Year’s Eve for a view of the night sky filled with all the colours of the rainbow. The event is organised every year at the Eiffel Tower Replica and attracts large crowds from around the city, so be sure to get there early to grab your spot for the best views of the entertainment.
Venue: Eiffel Tower Replica, Bahria Town, Lahore
Timings: Tuesday, 31st December 2019, 11 pm onwards
Tickets: Free Entry (Families Only)
Islamabad/Rawalpindi
Considering that it is fairly easy to commute between the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, two of the New Year night celebrations held in town are:
- Grand New Year Fireworks 2020, Hosted by Giga Mall
- Grand Fireworks Show on New Year’s Eve at Bahria Town, Rawalpindi
Attend either of these events for an amazing display of fireworks in Islamabad. Details to both the shows are given below.
Grand New Year Fireworks 2020, Hosted by Giga Mall
Giga Mall in DHA Phase 2 hosts a fabulous New Year’s Eve celebration in Islamabad, where the patrons of the mall ring in the New Year and then watch the sky light up in an array of colours. Everybody is welcome to join in the festivities with a separate seating area being arranged for families.
Venue: Giga Mall, Main GT Road, DHA Phase 2, Islamabad
Timings: Tuesday, 31st December 2019, 11 pm onwards
Tickets: Free for All
Grand Fireworks Show on New Year’s Eve at Bahria Town, Rawalpindi
Phase 8 of Bahria Town, Rawalpindi, should be your destination for a free New Year fireworks display if you’re anywhere near the twin cities on the 31st of December. Countdown the seconds with the crowd, cheer out loud and watch in amazement as the sky fills with colour from the dazzling display.
Venue: Statue of Liberty Replica, Phase 8, Bahria Town, Rawalpindi
Timings: Tuesday, 31st December 2019, 11 pm onwards
Tickets: Free Entry (Families Only)
These are some of the best places to go to enjoy New Year night celebrations with your family and friends to the max. The team at Zameen.com wishes you all a very Happy New Year full of blessings and prosperity. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter and remain connected to us in 2020 and beyond.
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