New Year's Fest
December 31st, 2024
A Celebration of the Performing Arts
Location and Site Information
2024 PERFORMANCE LOCATIONS
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New Year’s Fest entertainers are all located Downtown Kalamazoo. The entire event is walkable with the farthest locations being about 2 blocks away. The numbers on the map correspond to the grid found on the Official Brochure. There are 2 outdoor heated tents located in Bronson Park, as well as performances on the Bronson Park Stage.
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For a map to Downtown Kalamazoo, please go to www.discoverkalamazoo.com.
2024 PERFORMANCE MAP WITH PARKING
Indoor Locations:
First Presbyterian Church & Social Hall
First United Methodist Church & Social Hall
KNAC (formerly First Baptist Church) & Social Hall
City Centre - Kalamazoo Mall
The Radisson Ballroom
Bronson Park Locations:
Heated tent in Bronson Park
Bronson Park Stage
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RESTROOMS
Indoor restrooms are located inside of our indoor locations. Portajons will be available in Bronson Park. New Year’s Fest attendees are asked to be respectful of the locations and the fact that they are donating the use of their space for this community event.
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BAG POLICY
All bags are subject to search at every location. We want to ensure that everyone is safe and can enjoy themselves.
Thank you for understanding and cooperating.
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PARKING
*Be mindful of towing zones - you will be towed if parked in wrong zone*
Parking on the street is free after 6 p.m. Parking in the various parking structures requires a nominal fee, and after 5 p.m. most locations are only $3 to park. There are 4 parking structures downtown that are within 2 blocks of Bronson Park.
For a map and complete listing, please go to www.discoverkalamazoo.com. Please watch for tow-away zones, if it is posted that the location is subject to towing, your car will be towed. Please respect all performance locations and their volunteers.
* The metered spots around Bronson Park are reserved for the artists.
SPECIAL NEEDS & HANDICAP ACCESS FOR ATTENDEES
Handicapped parking is available on South Street in front of the Civic Theatre - Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Explorers are stationed at the road closed sign at South and Park Street and will allow special parking for people with special needs.
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INDIVIDUAL SITE DIRECTIONS!
Please note that some New Year's Fest sites are managed by volunteers who have committed their time to make sure that this event is managed. Please understand that they may not be able to make decisions impacting the site due to the volunteer nature of their commitment.
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RADISSION HOTEL BALLROOM
​The ballroom is to the left of the lobby. Please understand that no outside food can be brought into the Radisson. There are beverages served in the lobby which can be brought into the performance area.
CITY CENTRE EVENT CENTER
Located right on the Kalamazoo Mall (125 S. Kalamazoo Mall) this location is on the second floor. The easiest way to enter the building is through the Kalamazoo Mall. The location is also accessed through Farmer's Alley. The Event Centre is located on the second floor, there are elevators that are located in the lobby. Parking is also available in the Kalamazoo Mall Ramp which has a walkway access across Famer's Alley.​
FIRST UNITED METHODIST
There is a ramp at the Park St. entrance to the side of the sanctuary. Please exit the same way and not out the sanctuary rear doors.
The Social Hall is in the basement and the entrance is to the left once you walk past the sanctuary
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KNAC - FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Enter into the First Baptist Social Hall, the elevator to get up stairs is to the left.
KNAC - FIRST BAPTIST SOCIAL HALL
Access is right at entrance level.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH / SOCIAL HALL
Once you enter proceed to the right to get to the elevator. Go down one level to get to the social hall. Go up a level to get to the church.
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