Cape Coral's annual New Year's Eve festival is officially kicking off in the downtown area.
A band, tables and vendors with food and drinks are ready to go as the Gulf Coast rings in a new year.
The festivities start at 6 p.m. and there will be a ball drop at 8 p.m. and midnight. The stage is located next to Dixie Roadhouse on SE 47th Terrace by Big John's Plaza.
Thousands of people are expected to come out for the fun.
The event is free for all, and the parking lot has already started to fill up, and many roads are blocked in the area, so ride sharing is recommended.
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