The Media Center of the Vitebsk Region discussed what New Year's events will take place in Vitebsk and how the city is preparing for the holiday
– Many festive New Year's events are planned in Vitebsk. On December 13, at 6:00 PM, the central Christmas tree of the regional center will light up on Victory Square, followed by the traditional procession of Ded Moroz and Snegurochka, fairy-tale characters, as well as a festive performance for the citizens and guests of the city, and a city lottery drawing, – said the Deputy Chairman of the City Executive Committee, Viktor Glushin. – Christmas tree lighting ceremonies will also take place in the city's neighborhoods. In the Zheleznodorozhny district – on December 13 at 4:00 PM in the square on Kirova Street, in the Oktyabrsky district – on December 17 at 3:30 PM in the "Studenchesky" square, in the Pervomaisky district – on December 20 at 4:00 PM on the site near the Ice Palace. On December 16, the republican campaign "Our Children" will start. On this day, a regional festive event for children from all over the region will be held in Vitebsk.
From December 26, 2024, to January 15, 2025, the New Year's charity event "From the Bottom of Our Hearts" for the elderly will be held. Large-scale events on Victory Square and in the neighborhoods will take place on December 25, January 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 2025. On Victory Square on New Year's Eve, from 1:00 AM to 3:00 AM, there will be a New Year's program and a festive fireworks display. From December 16, 2024, to January 8, 2025, the Concert Hall "Vitebsk" will host the New Year's musical adventure "Miracles Without Magic" in its auditorium. From December 17, 2024, to January 2, 2025, the New Year's fairy tale game "Karabas Barabas vs. New Year" will be held. Detailed information about all New Year's events will be published in the city's event listings.
– After the New Year, Vitebsk will host the traditional festival of spiritual music, scheduled for January 7-8, as well as the VI International Festival-Competition "Art-Parade in Vitebsk," – announced the Deputy Chairman of the City Executive Committee.
Vitebsk's retail outlets are actively preparing for the New Year holidays.
– Two New Year's promotions to promote domestically produced goods will be held in Vitebsk, involving a double discount from the manufacturer and supplier. The discount size will reach up to 45%, – noted the Head of the Department of Trade and Services of the City Executive Committee, Tatyana Prokopenko. – An expanded sale of domestically produced perfumery and cosmetic products is also planned. More than 150 product items have already been declared for this promotion. New Year's gift sets for children will also be actively sold – in the price category from 9 rubles. New Year trees will be sold at 16 locations. The cost starts from 12 rubles. A Christmas fair will be held on December 21 on Lenin Street opposite the Town Hall, where catering establishments and city retail outlets will present their products. On Pobedy Square, from December 10, 2024, to January 14, 2025, festive trade, food trucks, mini-attractions, an ice rink (under favorable conditions), and photo zones will be organized. Craft fairs will be held in large shopping centers. At the TRC "Trio", handmade items will be available for purchase on December 21-22, and at the TC "Green" – from December 21 to 29, where master designers will also present their goods.