Some 70,000 people descended on Valletta this evening to welcome the New Year.

The festivities in St George’s Square kicked off at 8pm with acoustic band Musique warming up the crowd with some jazz music, followed by The Crowns.

Also performing are members of the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra and special guests Glen Vella and Kevin Borg.

Tonight’s event is also celebrating the 450-year anniversary of the laying of Valletta’s foundation stone.

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