The annual Hogmanay Street Party along Princes Street and the Mound takes place in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh's Hogmanay is one of Scotland's best-known New Year's celebrations. Its street events occupy central parts of the city, with Princes Street and the Mound providing a backdrop of historic buildings and Edinburgh Castle. The program has included concerts, processions, fireworks, and other organized events.
The word Hogmanay refers to the Scottish New Year celebration, while Edinburgh's event is a specific city festival. This distinction matters because Hogmanay is celebrated throughout Scotland, not only in the capital. Edinburgh's festival grew into a major international event during the late twentieth century.
The street party is separate from the torchlight procession, which traditionally takes place before the main midnight festivities. Both can be associated with Edinburgh's Hogmanay, but they are different events within the broader celebration.