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In 2012. about 1,000 people attended the celebration but because of the ice storm aftermath and colder temperatures. attendance was a bit lower last year. according to Carlson. As in previous years, the event is paid for through sponsors. not tax? payer money. according to Carlson. The evening costs about $14,000. The evening will be spread throughout Memorial Park as it has changed quite a bit from previous years, allowing for “bigger and better events." according to Carlson. Food will be available, such as hot dogs. french fries. popcorn, cider and hot chocolate. but there has been no decision made yet as to whether or not they will be free or people will have to pay. Temperatures are expected to hover just above zero until Dec. 26 and then drop to ~2C to »7C between Dec. 27 and 31. in Whirchurchâ€"Stouffville, according to accuweathemom. Some of the activities planned for the evening will be weather depen- dant, such as ice sculptures and an ice rink. “It will only happen if the weather is really cold." Carlson said of the “Mayor Altmman’s decision," Carl~ son said of why, for the first time. the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Memorial Park has a theme. “It's in opportunity for families to come out." Carlson said. Along with horse-drawn wagon/ sleigh rides. a bonfire and fireworks. there will be entertainment on the newly constructed stage. located in the area where the outdoor pool used to be. Bring a chair if you want to sit and listgr) to the Caroling. “There's an expectation. People come every single year." said Tamara Carlson, manger of customer service for the "Ibwn oWVhitchurch-Stoufl‘ville as well as the evenings co-ordinator. of reasons why the event will con- tinue. The evening gets underway at 6:30 pm. and fireworks light up the night sky at 9 pm. A long-standing tradition of fire- works in Memorial Park on New Year's Eve will continue under the new mayor, with a few new things for families to do. ‘ COMING UP There is also a {heme this year . Néw'year's NEWS ONLINE Eve pa rty’s '_ on in park BY SANDRA BOLAN sl)()1un@yrnrg.mnl THEMEISFROZEN Vectoring Control ~Cyl TIâ€"VCT Engine ~ Torque and Entertainment i6OHP 2.0L 6 unications SYNC" Voice-Activated Comm System with 911 Assist" - MyKey Mhnoiogy Air Conditioning 7 * / Advance "av "nu. V, Up to [920 Litres of Cargo Capacity Active Grme Shutters Personal Safety System AdvanceTrac Im>0 ._.O <09.» 02593.0 >Dm> mono m4ODm 4.0 0m4 > OMB. (CC <<>24 >20 4.1m <mI_nrm <06 <<>Z._. 4,00. 1nd I! menâ€"H” NDAIR TAX. - with Ron StablufY- 1 m JV OFFERS muuur $750 as“ INCLUDES a yorkregion.com 7* [M W/ 6-Speed AUIUHqu- c 360HP 5.9L V8 Eng Transmission with Tow/Haul Mode paid Subscription - SiriusXM Satellite Radio w/ 6â€" - SYNC‘ Voiceâ€"Activated Communications and Entertainment System with 911 Assist" _____________._â€"â€"â€"â€"â€"â€" t @ m An .1 m ' A ’nrruvnunlln Pf” “Ffmlmlufx $5.500“ AREWtASN' ' m _ .“n unit! ML” Go Further I ontanofordca l NEWS ONLINE («Slum»)