How to watch CBC's New Year's Eve specials on TV and online

For the first time in half a century, CBC is ringing in the New Year with a national broadcast that will feature celebrations from across the country.

Canada's New Year's Eve Countdown to 2017,a nation-wide musical celebration hosted by Rick Mercer from Parliament Hill, is our kick-off to Canada's sesquicentennial year. And whether you're partying in the streets or at home on the couch, we've got you covered with plenty of ways to tune in.

Spanning all six time zones, the celebration will feature some of Canada's favourite musical acts, includingCarly Rae Jepsen andBrett Kissel in Ottawa, WalkOff The EarthandDJ Shub(formerly of A Tribe Called Red) in Toronto,Scott Helman in Montreal, The Strumbellas in Halifax, the Bros. Landreth featuring Begonia in Winnipeg,Radio Radio and Kxo in Montreal, Yellowknife Throat Singers in Yellowknifeand more.

The fun gets underwayat 11p.m. local time from B.C. to Quebec and 11:30p.m. local time in the Maritimesand Newfoundland.

Here's how you can join in the festivities:

• on CBC-TV
• oncbc.ca/2017
• on the Canada 2017Facebookpage(like our page to get notified when we go live!)
• on theCBC YouTubechannel

Before the party takes off, CBC News Network will broadcastCanada 2017 New Year's Eve Live with Heather Hiscox from 79 p.m. ET (46 p.m. PT).This two-hour showwill cover official ceremonies from Parliament Hill, includinga smudging ceremony by an Algonquin Elder, the relighting of the Centennial Flame andreports from cities across the country as Canadians welcome thenew year.

You can catch this special broadcast:

• on CBC News Network
• onCBCNews.ca
• on the CBC News Facebook page