Edinburgh holds the annual Hogmanay street party on Princes Street and George Street.
Edinburgh's Hogmanay is one of Scotland's largest New Year's celebrations. Its program has included a major street party in the city center, concerts, torchlight events, and a midnight fireworks display viewed against Edinburgh Castle. Princes Street and George Street are central locations in the festival's best-known public events.
The word Hogmanay refers to Scottish New Year celebrations, while Edinburgh's Hogmanay is the specific city festival. It is often discussed alongside other Scottish customs such as first-footing, in which the first person to enter a household after midnight is traditionally associated with good fortune. Program details, ticketing, and crowd limits can change between years.
Edinburgh should not be confused with Glasgow, Dundee, or Aberdeen, which also have Scottish New Year traditions and events. The distinctive combination of the Hogmanay name, Princes Street, and George Street identifies Edinburgh's celebration.