This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/wales/6221089.stm

The article has changed 3 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
City prepares for New Year party City goes ahead with New Year fun
(about 3 hours later)
Thousands of people are expected to crowd into Cardiff city centre to see in the New Year, despite warnings of possible strong winds and heavy rain. New Year's Eve celebrations in Cardiff city centre are to go ahead, despite warnings of possible bad weather.
Cardiff council is hoping the Calennig celebrations will be bigger than last year's which saw 30,000 people see out the city's centenary. Cardiff council has confirmed its Calennig celebrations are still on. Seventies disco-pop band, The Real Thing, have top billing.
Free buses will run on many routes until 0230 GMT. Free buses will run on many routes from 2000 GMT until 0230 GMT. Last year's Calennig event had 30,000 people see out the city's centenary.
BBC weather forecasters predict rain across south Wales on Sunday afternoon will be cleared by increasing winds. BBC forecasters predict rain across south Wales will give way to winds.
The forecasts suggest gale force winds may strike in north Wales, with gusts up to 70mph. The weather forecasts suggest gale force winds may strike in north Wales, with gusts up to 70mph.
Despite the weather warnings, preparations continued in Cardiff on Sunday afternoon for the evening's traditional Calennig celebrations.Despite the weather warnings, preparations continued in Cardiff on Sunday afternoon for the evening's traditional Calennig celebrations.
The highlight of this year's billing are 70s disco-pop chart toppers The Real Thing, best known for their 1976 No 1 hit You to Me are Everything. Shortly after 1500 GMT, the council confirmed its New Year's Eve extravaganza was still on.
The Real Thing are best known for their 1976 No 1 hit You to Me are Everything.
StageStage
The countdown to midnight begins at 1800 GMT when the gates to Bute Park open for the free Admiral Family Fire Show, which kicks off at 1900 GMT.The countdown to midnight begins at 1800 GMT when the gates to Bute Park open for the free Admiral Family Fire Show, which kicks off at 1900 GMT.
The Calennig event is held in the park behind Cardiff castleThe Calennig event is held in the park behind Cardiff castle
The centre piece of this year's event is the Dragon, with the pathway to it lit up with hundreds of fire drums.The centre piece of this year's event is the Dragon, with the pathway to it lit up with hundreds of fire drums.
Other attractions include the Winter Wonderland open-air ice rink being open for skating, with an extra session for Calennig from 2300 GMT to 0015 GMT.Other attractions include the Winter Wonderland open-air ice rink being open for skating, with an extra session for Calennig from 2300 GMT to 0015 GMT.
Free buses run on around a dozen routes across the city between 2000 GMT on New Year's Eve and 0230 GMT on New Year's Day. Free buses run on around a dozen routes. The services are: 8, 13, 17/18, 23, 27, 28, 44, 49/50, 57/58 and 61.
The services are: 8, 13, 17/18, 23, 27, 28, 44, 49/50, 57/58 and 61.
Entertainment on the Calennig main stage begins at 2020 GMT, with acts including Clem Curtis and The Foundations take to the stage to perform their hits, including Build Me Up Buttercup, which reached No 2 in the UK charts in 1968.Entertainment on the Calennig main stage begins at 2020 GMT, with acts including Clem Curtis and The Foundations take to the stage to perform their hits, including Build Me Up Buttercup, which reached No 2 in the UK charts in 1968.
The Real Thing are due on stage at 2310 GMT and are to see the audience through to the New Year.The Real Thing are due on stage at 2310 GMT and are to see the audience through to the New Year.