NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – With 250,000 people expected to attend the New Year\u2019s Eve celebration<\/a> in downtown Nashville, the city is expected to be bustling.<\/p>\n Large crowds and heightened traffic are expected across Nashville as fans line up to see performances from stars like Lainey Wilson and Jason Aldean. <\/p>\n READ MORE: <\/b>Nashville prepares for New Year\u2019s Eve Big Bash with 250,000 expected<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Here\u2019s everything Music City residents and visitors need to know to attend \u2014 or navigate around \u2014 the New Year\u2019s Eve Big Bash<\/a> on Wednesday evening. <\/p>\n What:<\/b> Jack Daniel\u2019s New Year\u2019s Eve Live: Nashville\u2019s Big Bash<\/a> is a free downtown party with live music, fireworks, and Music City\u2019s iconic Music Note Drop. <\/p>\n Where:<\/b> Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park<\/p>\n Cost:<\/b> Admission is free, but attendees can expect to pay for food, drinks, or other items.<\/p>\n When:<\/b> Gates open at 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n Take a look at the event map here:<\/i><\/p>\n This event schedule is as follows, per the <\/i>Visit Music City<\/i><\/a> website: <\/i><\/p>\n 5:30 p.m.:<\/b> Event gates open<\/p>\n 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.:<\/b> DJ Case Bloom (75-minute set)<\/p>\n 6:45\u2013 6:50 p.m.:<\/b> Emcee Kelly Sutton and Mayor Freddie O\u2019Connell kick off live music with welcoming remarks. <\/p>\n 6:50 \u2013 7 p.m.: <\/b> House music<\/p>\n Related: <\/b>Headliners announced for Nashville\u2019s Big Bash on New Year\u2019s Eve<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n 7 p.m. \u2013 12:30 a.m.:<\/b> CBS broadcast with headliners Lainey Wilson, Jason Aldean, and Bailey Zimmerman<\/p>\n 11:55 p.m. \u2013 12:01 a.m.:<\/b> Countdown and Music Note Drop with pyrotechnics and confetti. Ninety-second fireworks show at midnight. <\/p>\n 12:30 a.m.:<\/b> CBS broadcast and live event conclude<\/p>\n Permitted Items: <\/b><\/p>\n Banned Items: <\/b><\/p>\n You can find a full list of prohibited and permitted items on the event website<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Tennessee Highway Safety Office reminds drivers to be responsible and use rideshare options if they plan to drink during the holiday celebrations. <\/p>\n The Visit Music City website lists the following parking<\/a> and rideshare information: <\/p>\n Information on downtown parking can be found here<\/a>. <\/p>\n Further information on scooter and bicycle parking, the New Year\u2019s Eve Train, and more WeGo bus routes is available here<\/a>. <\/p>\n \u201cKeeping the attendees safe is the number one priority,\u201d said Deana Ivey, CEO of the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation, the organization coordinating both the Fourth of July and New Year\u2019s Eve events.<\/p>\n Ivey said her team and various local groups are ready to ensure the celebration remains both entertaining and secure.<\/p>\n![\"Nashville's](\"https:\/\/gray-wsmv-prod.gtv-cdn.com\/resizer\/v2\/6IT6DYWBJNDLBOD5GFLWXHVMJU.jpg?auth=38abff73fdf28525c9f3bcf80f4b84422b62cfab98b33706ceff7c9486179f35&width=980&height=735&smart=true\")
<\/div>What is the event?<\/h2>\n
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