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New Year's Eve festivities in Porto are already a tourist reference, not only for nationals but also foreign visitors.

The City Hall Clock Tower is ticking to New Year's countdown in Avenida dos Aliados, as 2016 bids farewell and revellers toast 2017 with blazing fireworks, when the clock strikes 12 on the last day of December.

Bus service will be fully operational on New Year's Eve to ensure maximum passenger transport overnight. Main roads will be closed to traffic and metro service is available all night long.

Regular service to the City Hall Clock Tower will be carried out tomorrow, December 30, by Marcolino specialist team, to ensure the clock is adjusted for New Year's Eve countdown.

This time last year, a very special New Year's Eve was in place in Avenida dos Aliados. This year, 2016 will bid farewell at the sound of Blind Zero and Os Azeitonas. Midnight will have a different tune and many surprises are in store.

This year for the first time, Porto City Hall will offer live music across three stages throughout the city for those who want to celebrate the New Year in downtown Porto.

This year, the circus magic takes place at Bolhão Market and Avenida da Liberdade from December 26 to 30. Porto's festive programme continues, with activities for all generations up to January 8.

Enjoy this holiday season with this photo gallery of this marvellous city.

Discover the charming Avenida dos Aliados, in Porto where great entertainment on New Year's Eve 2016 is provided by the selection of incredible performers.

Coordinated operation between the Porto City Hall, the police, Metro, STCP and city car parks, provides unprecedented integrated mobility solutions for the New Year 2016.