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When it comes to ringing in the new year, Singaporeans have a plethora of parties to
choose from. The largest countdown celebration will be at Marina Bay, where a crowd
of 300,000 is expected to throng the waterfront for an eight-minute fireworks display.
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cards and paint sky lanterns with
their hopes for the future.
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expected at this heartland event,
which will include performances
by Hossan Leong and Sufie
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and a zumba workout.
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its Jiak Kim Street premises with a
Neverland-themed dance party
featuring infinity mirrors, candy
floss trees and aerialists on swings.
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at venues such as Siloso Beach or iconic
nightclub Zouk. For those who would rather party closer to home, there will be
heartland festivities in Woodlands and Sengkang.
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Clemenceau
Bridge
Bugis
station
Bugis
Junction
ROAD CLOSURES
6pm to 11.30pm,
1.30am to 2am,
partly closed
9pm to 10pm,
1am to 2am,
partly closed
10pm to 1am,
partly or fully closed
11.30pm to 1.30am,
partly or fully closed
11.30pm to 1.30am,
partly or fully closed
TEXT: OLIVIA HO
PHOTO: ONG WEE JIN ST GRAPHICS