Additional security in place for Salt Lake City New Year’s celebration

  • Salt Lake City expects over 25,000 guests for its “Last Hurrah” New Year’s Eve celebration on Wednesday.
  • Enhanced security this year includes metal detectors and restricted bag sizes at entry points.
  • Police encourage vigilance and reporting suspicious activity for a safe celebration.

SALT LAKE CITY – More than 25,000 guests are expected at Utah’s biggest, free New Year’s Eve celebration Wednesday night.

This is “Last Hurrah’s” ninth year. It’s put on by The Gateway and Downtown Alliance.

From 8 p.m. to midnight, guests and families can expect live music, street performers, food and drink vendors and activities. A nearly 10-minute firework show will start at 12 a.m…

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