"Each year, our free family-friendly New Year's Eve event draws thousands of people from all over Perth into the City, and this year our celebrations will be bigger than ever at Elizabeth Quay," Mr Zempilas said.
Fireworks will once again light up the skies above Elizabeth Quay and Northbridge on December 31 as the City of Light prepares to ring in the new year with a long line-up of family-friendly entertainment.
A festival atmosphere will transform Elizabeth Quay ahead of the much-anticipated City of Light Show presented by Atlas Iron and supported by Lotterywest and Mix 94.5.
All the action kicks off early, with the Elizabeth Quay Fun Fair - buy a ticket for plenty of opportunities for thrill-seekers to get their kicks at sideshow alley from 5pm.
City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas said there will be an early firework display at 9pm to ensure people of all ages can join in the festivities and enjoy the City's spectacular lights show.
"Each year, our free family-friendly New Year's Eve event draws thousands of people from all over Perth into the City, and this year our celebrations will be bigger than ever at Elizabeth Quay," Mr Zempilas said.
"While enjoying the entertainment, visitors can explore the final nights of the Rio Tinto Christmas Lights Trail. A variety of food trucks will be cranking with loads of tasty options for everyone to enjoy," he said.
"For those wanting to party into the night, the fun fair will continue through until midnight. Northbridge too, will have its own fireworks at midnight.
"We encourage everyone to head into the City, grab a bite to eat, enjoy the entertainment and marvel at the spectacular fireworks displays as we live up to our name as the City of Light," Mr Zempilas said.
- 5pm – 15 min Belltower show
- 5pm to 9pm - Roving performers
- 5pm to 9pm - LED Hula-Hoop Workshop
- 5pm to late - Elizabeth Quay Fun Fair
- 9pm – Fireworks at Elizabeth Quay
- 10pm – Food trucks close
- 12am – Fireworks in Northbridge
- 12am – Fun fair closes
To view the full line-up of New Year's Eve entertainment, go to visitperth.com
