New Year Celebrations to Start from December 15 in Tbilisi

New Year celebrations will start from December 15 in Tbilisi, the major events planned to take place in: Gldani, Varketili and Old Tbilisi, with three stages to be installed for New Year concerts.

The New Year light-up is planned for December 15, including a giant tree of lights on Freedom Square and a tree outside Old Parliament on Rustaveli decorated with toys and Georgian ornaments.

Tbilisi City Hall announced there will be an ice-skating rink in the area, free of charge for anyone interested. Gori Women’s Choir are expected to perform at the New Year light up event, followed by a children’s performance from one of Gori’s music schools.

Deda Ena garden is to be transformed into a New Year town with various events to take place, and yet another skating rink organized, alongside an open-air movie theater. There will be sports areas, numerous attractions, and concerts for electronic music fans held every evening from 9PM to midnight, except December 32. Concerts for children are also planned at Deda Ena garden.

Tbilisi City Hall also announced that private companies will also be involved in decorating squares and parks in the city, with up to 70 start-ups set to organize various celebrations on the new Agmashenebeli Avenue.

Further good news is that Tbilisi Metro will work free of charge on the night of December 31.

Nino Gugunishvili