New Year's Day Levee to take place at Government House

Today, Lieutenant Governor Joan Marie Aylward will host the annual New Year's Day Levee at Government House.

The free event is open to the public and takes place between 2:30 and 4:30 p.m.

Entertainment will be provided by the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Band Jazz Combo and The Celtic Fiddlers, and refreshments will be served.

A New Year's Levee is a Canadian tradition, originating from King Louis XIV's court, where leaders hold an open house on New Year's Day or January for the public.