Evening fireworks overtop of the village with trees around them
Dec 31 2024
6:00pm to 8:45pm
Complimentary

Festivities kick off with a live DJ performance to hype the crowd up for the NYE Freestyle Invitational, featuring a special build at the base to showcase Sun Peaks' local talent. Stick around and watch the Kids Glow Stick Parade as they glide and glow down lower Sundance before the iconic torchlight decent. The entire Sundance ski run will come alive with an iridescent red glow as skiers and boarders ride down with lit torches for the famous Torchlight Parade. The grand finale culminates in a breathtaking Fireworks Show, illuminating the stunning mountain backdrop.

The best spectator location for each event is just outside the Village Day Lodge at the base area, between the Sundance and Sunburst Express chairlifts.

See you there to celebrate the start of 2025! 

Schedule of Events
TIme*ActivityLocation
6:00pmLive DJSlopeside Village Day Lodge
6:30pmNYE Freestyle InvitationalSlopeside Village Day Lodge
7:30pmKids Glow Stick ParadeLower Sundance to base
8:00pm Torchlight Parade (16+)Mid Sundance to base
8:30pmFireworksSlopeside Village Day Lodge

*All times are approximate and subject to change.

NYE Freestyle Invitational 

New for this year! The Sun Peaks Park Crew will be creating a special build for local invitational shredders to showcase their skills and put on a show!

Kids Glow Stick Parade 

Calling all groms! Glide and glow to create some magic on the slopes to celebrate the New Year.

Registration:

  • Children must be able to independently load/unload the Village Platter with confidence, and be able to ski or board lower Rambler to lower Sundance comfortably. The minimum age to participate is 5 years. There is a maximum of 100 spots available. Participants must have a valid lift ticket for December 31, 2024.
  • Pre-Registration will open on December 23, 2024, at 12:00pm and will close once full.
  • All pre-registered participants must check-in, in person, at Guest Services for their wristbands between 1:00pm and 4:00pm, December 31, 2024. No exceptions.  
  • Last-minute registration may be awarded to participants on a first-come, first-served basis dependent on availability from no-shows from 4:00pm to 5:00pm.

Torchlight Parade 

Celebrate the New Year with this once-a-year phenomenon. Participants will light up the slopes while skiing or riding with nothing but the moonlight and lit torches!

A special note from Nancy Greene Raine:

"I am sorry not to be with you all for the annual New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade, but I'm sure you understand why. 

I am really pleased to have Elli Terwiel Williams take my place leading it this year. Elli grew up skiing at Sun Peaks, and raced for Canada at the 2014 Olympics in Sochi. We are so proud of her, and it is great to have her back in our community.

Have fun, Elli, and I will be here watching next year.

Happy New Year, everyone."

Participants must be able to ski or ride Suncatcher to Sundance in the dark with confidence and be able to ski or ride blue terrain comfortably. The minimum age to participate is 16 years. There is a maximum of 200 spots available. Participants must have a valid lift ticket for December 31, 2024.

Registration:

  • Participants must be able to ski or ride Suncatcher to Sundance in the dark with confidence and be able to ski or ride blue terrain comfortably. The minimum age to participate is 16 years. There is a maximum of 200 spots available. Participants must have a valid lift ticket for December 31, 2024.
  • Pre-Registration will open on December 23, 2024, at 12:00pm and will close once full. Limited spaces so mark your calendars to pre-register.
  • All pre-registered participants must check-in, in person, with ID at Guest Services to collect their wristbands between 1:00pm and 4:00pm, December 31, 2024. No exceptions.  
  • Last-minute registration may be awarded to participants on a first-come, first-served basis dependent on availability from no-shows from 4:00pm to 5:00pm.

Fireworks

New Year's Eve Fireworks will launch from the Sunburst side of the resort at 8:30pm.

Dinners and Parties

Kick-off New Year's Eve in Sun Peaks with various dinner specials and evening entertainment. 

MORE INFORMATION

Tickets

Event registration does not include a lift ticket. Buy your lift ticket online in advance and save!

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