Hometown songstress Alessia Cara will ring in New Year’s Eve in Brampton

Brampton’s very own chart topping pop star Alessia Cara will ring in the new year with a free performance that will see her inducted into the city’s walk of fame.

Cara, whose debut studio album Know-It-All peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard 200, will entertain the crowd on New Year’s Eve in Garden Square, followed by the annual city-run fireworks show.

The Brampton songstress will also be added to the Brampton’s Arts Walk of Fame at the show.

“From sold-out stages to international accolades, Alessia continues to evolve as an artist while staying true to the voice that made her a standout—authentic, expressive and deeply human,” the city says.

Raised in Brampton, Cara has won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2018 and the Juno for Album of the Year in 2020.

“Her music blends pop, soul and singer-songwriter influences, creating songs that feel intimate, uplifting and instantly relatable,” the city says.

Cara, who was born in Mississauga but grew up in Brampton, sang the Canadian anthem for Game 2 of the Toronto Blue Jays’ World Series run.

She will be the 26th inductee to the Art’s Walk of Fame.

After the show, guests are encouraged to stay for the fireworks display,

Brampton Transit will be free for all riders after 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, with extended service throughout the night to help residents and visitors travel safely.

There will also be free parking at city garages, including the John Street Parking Garage and City Hall Parking Garage.

The Brampton New Year’s Eve celebrations start at 7:30 p.m. and will run until midnight in Garden Square and on Main Street North.