2018 Holiday Season in Brampton

During the upcoming holiday season, many City of Brampton offices, including City Hall, will be closed to the public starting on Monday, December 24, 2018, at 12 pm and will reopen on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at 8:30 am.

Residents will not be able to apply in person for marriage licences, pay parking fines or apply for permits during this time. Several services will continue to operate normally, including Fire and Emergency Services and City of Brampton By-law Enforcement.

For more information on all City of Brampton service changes and closures please call 311 or visit www.brampton.ca.

Brampton Transit

The following service will be offered for the holiday season:

• Monday, December 24, 2018: Reduced weekday service
• Tuesday, December 25, 2018: Sunday/holiday service
• Wednesday, December 26, 2018: Saturday service
• Thursday, December 27, 2018: Reduced weekday service
• Friday, December 28, 2018: Reduced weekday service
• Saturday, December 29, 2018: Saturday service
• Sunday, December 30, 2018: Sunday/holiday service
• Monday, December 31, 2018: Reduced weekday service
  Free New Year’s Eve Service on all routes begins at 7 pm plus extended service on some routes.
• Tuesday, January 1, 2019: Sunday/holiday service
• Wednesday, January 2, 2019: Reduced weekday service
• Thursday, January 3, 2019: Reduced weekday service
• Friday, January 4, 2019: Reduced weekday service
• Saturday, January 5, 2019: Saturday service
• Sunday, January 6, 2019: Sunday/holiday service
• Note:School routes (200 series) will resume on January 7

• For route and full schedule information, call 905.874.2999 or visit www.bramptontransit.com.
• For real-time next bus information go to nextride.brampton.ca on your smartphone or other mobile device. For other trip planning tools visitwww.triplinx.ca or Google Maps.

Brampton Library

All Brampton library branches (Chinguacousy Branch in the Civic Centre, Cyril Clark Branch, Four Corners Branch, Gore Meadows Branch, Mount Pleasant Village Branch, South Fletcher’s Branch and Springdale Branch) will be closed:

• Monday, December 24, 2018
• Tuesday, December 25, 2018
• Wednesday, December 26, 2018
• Monday, December 31, 2018
• Tuesday, January 1, 2019

For more information, call (905) 793-4636 or 311, or visit www.bramptonlibrary.ca.

• Outdoor ice skating rinks

Outdoor ice skating rink openings are weather dependent. Temperatures need to remain below freezing for an extended period in order to make and maintain the ice. As of December 14, Chinguacousy Park Skate Trail, Mount Pleasant Outdoor Skating Rink and Gage Park Outdoor Skating Trail are open for the season.

The City currently operates three free outdoor ice skating rinks: Chinguacousy Park Skate Trail, Mount Pleasant Outdoor Skating Rink and Gage Park Outdoor Skating Trail.

The Gore Meadows Community Centre covered outdoor ice rink is scheduled to open in Winter 2018, weather permitting. Fees apply.

Remember, indoor ice rinks are open in all kinds of weather – drop-in schedules and Learn to Skate lesson information are available atwww.brampton.ca/recreation.

More info is available here.

 Brampton Animal Services

Brampton Animal Services is in the midst of celebrating 12 Days of Christmas. Join in on the fun and give back to animals in need this holiday season by purchasing an adoption gift certificate, registering for the free microchip clinic or supporting the Helping Orphaned Pets in Emergencies (HOPE) Fund by donating online.

More info is available here.

 Brampton New Year’s Eve 2018

This New Year’s Eve, join us for fun, family-friendly activities, live entertainment and fireworks in downtown Brampton.

A live concert, curated with support from Brampton’s own SounDrive Records, will take place at Garden Square from 8 pm to midnight on Monday, December 31. The concert will feature headliner Shawn Hook, as well as the Julian Taylor Band and Brampton-based artists Raz, Melle Rose and DJ Tam. Two exciting fireworks displays, presented by Tim Hortons, will take place at both 9 pm and midnight.

The fun goes beyond Garden Square, too. This year, family-friendly entertainment will take place at City Hall from 6:30 to 9 pm with a live dance party in the Conservatory and a roaming magician and warming area in the Atrium. Families are encouraged to catch the early fireworks show at 9 pm in Garden Square when the party at City Hall wraps up.

Everyone is encouraged to visit Gage Park to view the thousands of sparkling winter lights and skate on the trail throughout the festivities.

FREE New Year’s Eve Service on all Brampton Transit routes begins at 7 pm on December 31 and includes extended service on some routes.

More info is available here.

Fireworks

New Year’s Eve is one of four approved days in a year when short-range fireworks are allowed on private property, without the need for a permit. Short-range fireworks are those that tend to travel less than three metres (10 feet) when set off (e.g. fountains, wheels, ground spinners, sparklers). All other rocket-type fireworks are banned in Brampton. The City reminds residents that fireworks are not allowed to be used on the street, sidewalks, within City parks or on municipal or school properties.

For more information, visit www.brampton.ca

When using short-range fireworks on your property, you must follow these safety precautions:

• You must have a container of water or a hose line that’s filled with water available to extinguish fireworks
• You must never light a firework or hold a lit firework in your hand, other than a sparkler
• After using sparklers, place them in a container of water to fully cool before disposal
• Allow all fireworks to fully cool before disposal

New Year’s Levee

Meet Mayor Patrick Brown and Members of Council on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at City Hall and Gage Park. Enjoy light refreshments and bring your skates to spend the afternoon at the Gage Park skating trail! Free parking is available at City Hall. Watch for timings and more details in the New Year.