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New Years Eve in Brussels - A Wide Variety Of Late Night Entertainment
Spending New Years Eve in Brussels offers an altogether more laid back and elegant approach to celebrating the biggest night of the year. Streets tend to be much quieter than other major cities as residents prefer to spend the night at home with the family or in restaurants and theatres. It still however has much to offer revellers intent on partying late into the night with a fine selection of late night entertainment comprising chilled out jazz basement bars, underground dance clubs, exuberant cabaret and buzzing live music venues. The vibrant district of Ilo St Gery near the Bourse is the place to be with a thrilling atmosphere and plenty of stylish venues and enough late night eateries to sustain you through a night of heavy partying.
New Years Eve in Brussels - A Fabulous Pyrotechnic Display
The main celebratory event of the night can be found at Mont des Arts in the city centre which hosts the traditional New years Eve fireworks display. The night sky is illuminated in a symphony of colour for a full hour and can be seen from points all over the city. The night begins around 10pm with live music performances and there is always impromptu street entertainment and a vibrant atmosphere from a mixed crowd of young and old revellers. Those that simply cannot brave the chilly night air often celebrate New Years Eve in Brussels in style with a gala banquet dinner in the numerous restaurants that offer special menus and entertainment. This typically includes cabaret shows, comedy and dancing to live bands.
New Years Eve in Brussels - A world of discovery for children
Throughout the New Year period public transport continues to operate and shops are closed only on New Years day. Attractions and museums are also open ensuring a rewarding time for sightseeing. There are plenty of attractions for children stave off boredom during New Year in Brussels such as the intriguing Mini Europe theme park and the always popular comic strip museum that traditionally has special holiday events and exhibits especially for youngsters. The open air ice rink and giant ferris wheel in the Grand Place and Fish Market will undoubtedly delight children and adults too and the whole city continues to light up with festive illuminations and artistic decoration.
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