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New Year Trinidad and Tobago holidays
The people of Trinidad and Tobago embrace the new year with fantastical celebrations and enthusiasm. Old Year’s Night is an occasion celebrated by spending time with family and friends to bring in the New Year. For some, the New Year is bought in with prayer and worship at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception on Independence Square in Port-of-Spain. New Year’s Day also marks the beginning of the Carnival Season in Trinidad and Tobago.
New Year holidays to Trinidad and Tobago
New Year traditions in Trinidad and Tobago
New Year’s Eve is known across Trinidad and Tobago as Old Year’s Night and is a cause for celebration, with many locals dressing or the occasion in formal wear. The streets are filled with music and dancing, fireworks and laughter. Many celebrate with friends and family as the New Year comes in. New Year's Day is the beginning of the Carnival season, where some of the biggest celebrations of the year take place. At midnight, the sky is covered in sparkling light as fireworks are set off in the cities.
Best places to celebrate New Year in Trinidad and Tobago
If you want to be at the party, head to Port of Spain where there will be fireworks at midnight, as well as parties on the streets. Other great places to celebrate the New Year include going to clubs or restaurants and hotels that host fun parties too! For a formal evening, head to Pavillion Restaurant in Stonehaven, which is a great spot for a posh, refined atmosphere.
Best hotels to celebrate New Year in Trinidad and Tobago
The Hyatt Regency, in Port of Spain, hold an annual buffet style dinner during New Year and offer champagne for the adults. This luxurious 4-Star hotel also has a waterfront and offers a spa, gym and pool. Another hotel in Port of Spain, called the Radisson Hotel, is a 3-Star budget hotel that also offers a buffet-style dinner on New Year’s Eve.
Head to Mt Irvine Bay Resort Tobago in Scarborough, which hosts a massive party, with dinner, cocktail reception, fireworks and live entertainment. This 3.5-star hotel is perfect for families who’re looking to stay close during the New Year celebration.