Thousands of revellers have hit the streets of Manchester to welcome in 2024 tonight with the first fireworks display since before the pandemic lighting up the sky over the city.
Despite the downpours, the city centre has burst into joyous scenes with friends and families clinking their glasses and celebrating the end of the year in style.
From Deansgate, to the Gay Village and the Northern Quarter, bars, clubs and restaurants across Manchester have transformed into cheerful celebrations – and we are with you bringing you the latest.
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The city has just welcomed its first firework celebration since the pandemic with a spectacular end-of-the-year display that lit up the sky over Castlefield Bowl when the clock struck 12am.
We wish you a very happy new year from us all here at the Manchester Evening News!
Follow the latest updates in our live blog below:
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End of live coverage
This marks the end of our live coverage this evening.
Thanks for sticking with us, and a very happy new year to you all.
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Pictures from tonight’s event
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Tonight’s dazzling display at Castlefield Bowl
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Well isn’t OnBar looking fun already!
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
It’s 2024!
A very happy new year to you all from us here at the Manchester Evening News!
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‘Generator falls in water’ at packed out event
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Phones in the air with just 15 minutes to go
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LIVE: Watch the dazzling fireworks in London when the clock strikes 12
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Another shot shows how packed Castlefield Bowl is tonight ahead of the long awaited fireworks display!
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30 minutes to go!
Just half an hour left of 2023 now!
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World record-breaking fireworks in UAE
World record-breaking New Year’s Eve firework and drone display from Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates to see in 2024.
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Radio presenter Jordan Lee takes to the stage with just 40 mins to go!
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ONE HOUR TO GO!
There is just one hour to go now until midnight.
Wherever you are and however you are celebrating, we wish you a very happy new year.
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Castlefield Bowl ‘at capacity’ as 10,000 people arrive to watch the fireworks
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Huddling under jackets outside the Freemount in the Northern Quarter
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A ‘deep and gravelly’ performance from Andy at the Millstone
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Crowds wait for DJ set before the big countdown
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“It’s nice to be back to normal after Covid… it’s good that’s it’s free”
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Castlefield Bowl is absolutely packed!
Only 80 minutes to go until the new year!
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A throwback to 2008 Sam Sparro!
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Half The World Away singalong
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Won’t someone think of the reporters?
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A time for reflection
Although the celebrations are well underway in Manchester, NYE is also a time for reflection. Here’s our article on some of the famous faces we lost this year.
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Freight Island is busy tonight
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The rain isn’t stopping those heading to Warehouse Project either!
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Hundreds arrive at Castlefield Bowl in coats amid the rain
Crowds are filling up Castlefield Bowl ahead of the huge, eagerly-ancitipated firework display later tonight.
And it seems the typical Manchester rain isn’t putting them off!
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It’s karaoke time at the Northern Quarter!
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Crowds enjoying the fireworks at Escape to Freight Island
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Castlefield Bowl is filling up ahead of tonight’s extravaganza!
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Queues starting to build at Satan’s Hollow tonight
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Huge fireworks display at Escape to Freight Island!
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A glittery performance !
Cheryl Riley Pole will be DJ’ing at the Centre Stage bar tonight!
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Revellers queue with their brollies for the Warehouse Project
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Drag Queens at Gay Village bar EVA with a NYE message
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Drag Queen Miss Very Cherry is DJing at The Goose tonight
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Fireworks across the globe in Sydney !
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It’s looking lively already at Centre Stage!
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Canal Street is still eerily quiet ahead of tonight’s celebrations
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Castlefield Bowl filling up already despite the drizzle
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Sounds like Stefan knows how to charm with his singing!
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New Year celebrations across the globe!
Huge fireworks displays have already filled the sky elsewhere in the world, including in Manila (the Phillippines) and in Sydney (Australia) where it is already 2024.
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Bar staff loving the tunes
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‘It’s rocking’ at the Chestergate as landlords have ‘turned place around’
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Can’t beat a bit of ABBA karaoke
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“I miss him so much”: Molly clutches pillow of late husband as she celebrates another new year without him
For Molly, the night wouldn’t be the same without her beloved Brian by her side
Read the full story here
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“It’s oh so quiet” on Canal Street
But the night is young…
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G’wan Sue.. Give us a song!
William Turner is a seasoned U.K. correspondent with a deep understanding of domestic affairs. With a passion for British politics and culture, he provides insightful analysis and comprehensive coverage of events within the United Kingdom.
