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Officials host New Year’s Day levées in Halifax

You’re invited to kick of 2025 at a couple of New Year’s levées in Halifax on January 1st.

Lieutenant Governor Mike Savage will host the New Year’s Day Levée at Government House – the oldest vice-regal residence in North America.

In a release, Lt.-Gov Savage says, “The levée is a time-honoured tradition that brings Nova Scotians together to celebrate community, friendship and new beginnings. Darlene and I are delighted to invite residents and visitors to the province to join us for this special occasion.”

The annual social event will be on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It’s free and you don’t need an invitation.

About 700 guests attend the lieutenant-governor’s levée each year.

Located at 1451 Barrington Street, Government House is a national historic site constructed between 1799 and 1805.

Mayor Andy Fillmore and members of Regional Council also invite residents to join them for a levée on New Year’s Day. It will take place from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Halifax City Hall at 1841 Argyle Street.


  • Kelli Rickard began her broadcasting career nearly 40 years ago and has worked at radio stations in New Brunswick, Ontario and Nova Scotia. Based in Halifax, she anchors morning newscasts and covers stories across Nova Scotia. Contact Kelli at rickardk@radioabl.ca.

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