New Year in Johannesburg

New Year in Johannesburg is celebrated on January 1 every year. New Year’s Eve celebration is a gala affair for the people of Johannesburg. With lots of energy and enthusiasm, the people of Johannesburg welcome New Year with a blast. Midnight parties, scrumptious dinners, live music and the dance floors make a perfect New Year's Eve bash in Johannesburg.

At this time of the year, all schools, colleges, government and private offices remain closed. People taking advantage of Christmas and New Year vacation and head towards the popular tourists spots of Johannesburg like the Lion Park, Lesedi Cultural Village, South African Lipizzaners, Sterkfontein Caves, Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens, Gold Reef City, The Apartheid Museum, South African National Museum of Military History, South Africa Airways Museum, Chérie De Villiers Gallery and The Johannesburg Art Gallery.

In Johannesburg, New Year is the time to remember the achievements of great people and make merriment. New Year is expected to bring good luck and charm for people and this is the reason why the people of Johannesburg love to celebrate it with fun and enjoyment. Many people prefer to celebrate New Year staying at their homes along with their friends and relatives. The womenfolk of the house prepare traditional dishes and cakes. One month prior to New Year in Johannesburg, people start shopping. New Year gifting traditions is very much prevalent in Johannesburg. They also decorate their houses with various decorative items.

On New Year’s Eve in Johannesburg long queues can be seen in front of the popular restaurants and bars in the city. These places are perfect for enjoying New Year in Johannesburg.

Melrose Arch has many up market restaurants and nightclubs, including Moyo an African-themed restaurant.
The Butcher Shop and Grill is also a superb place to enjoy New Year in Johannesburg.
The Cradle Restaurant located in Victory Park serve great Brazilian dishes and has a lively party atmosphere.
The Saxon Hotel has one of the best restaurants in Johannesburg. It is the hotel where you will have one of the best gourmet meals in the city.

Good pubs and nightclubs are located in the Melville student district, Newtown cultural precinct. Some of the pubs and clubs, which are perfect for celebrating New Year in Johannesburg, are Back o' the Moon Nightclub, The Blues Room, Car fax and Monsoon Lagoon.

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