Nova Scotians Invited to 2024 New Year’s Day Levée

Lt.-Gov. Arthur J. LeBlanc will host the New Year’s Day Levée at Government House in Halifax on Monday, January 1.

The event provides opportunities for Nova Scotians to exchange New Year’s greetings with the Lieutenant-Governor and Mrs. LeBlanc while visiting the oldest vice-regal residence in North America.

“It is a pleasure to begin a new year by gathering with residents and visitors to the province,” said Lt.-Gov. LeBlanc. “My wife, Patsy, and I look forward to the event each year, as it has left us with many wonderful memories.”

The levée will also support the local community – guests are asked to contribute new, clean socks to mobile outreach health services and foot care clinics offered by the North End Community Health Centre. Guests may leave sock donations at the front door upon arrival.

Government House is located at 1451 Barrington St. Doors will be open from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public; invitations are not required.

Quick Facts:

• New Year’s Day levées are social events hosted by lieutenant-governors, military establishments, municipalities and other institutions
• levées have become a time-honoured tradition in Nova Scotia and provide opportunities for local officials and community members to exchange goodwill greetings
• about 700 guests attend the lieutenant-governor’s levée each year