Nova Scotians Invited to 2025 New Year’s Day Levée
Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage and Ms. Darlene Savage (Communications Nova Scotia)
Lt.-Gov. Mike Savage will host the New Year’s Day Levée at Government House in Halifax on Wednesday, January 1.
The event provides opportunities for Nova Scotians to exchange New Year’s greetings with the Lieutenant-Governor and Ms. Savage while visiting the oldest vice-regal residence in North America.
“The levée is a time-honoured tradition that brings Nova Scotians together to celebrate community, friendship and new beginnings,” said Lt.-Gov Savage. “Darlene and I are delighted to invite residents and visitors to the province to join us for this special occasion.”
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
- Government House, constructed between 1799 and 1805, is a national historic site
Additional Resources:
News release – Mike Savage Installed as Lieutenant-Governor: https://news.novascotia.ca/en/2024/12/13/mike-savage-installed-lieutenant-governor
Lieutenant-Governor of Nova Scotia: https://lt.gov.ns.ca/