Universal City, California – Twin countdown celebrations and breathtaking fireworks displays at each end of the Universal CityWalk spectrum will offer enthusiastic crowds unobstructed views of the action as The Entertainment Capital of L.A, Southern California’s favorite New Year’s destination, ushers in 2009.

The free event will alternate dynamic DJ's with live music at each end of the two-and-a-half block long promenade, providing continuous excitement

The celebration will begin promptly at 9:00 p.m. on December 31 with coverage of the iconic New York City Time Square ball drop displayed on two giant outdoor screens.  Live musical performances will accompany DJs as they spin music throughout CityWalk, from iconic Universal Globe to Cinema Plaza all evening long.  At the stroke of midnight, thousands of pounds of colorful confetti will illuminate the night sky, as it cascades over joyous revelers.

CityWalk's popular hot spots including Café Tu Tu Tango, Hard Rock Café, Howl at the Moon, Jillian's Hi-Life Lanes, Rumba Room and Saddle Ranch Chop House will also offer live entertainment specials for New Year's Eve.

Universal CityWalk will turn up the volume leading up to its eagerly awaited New Year’s Eve countdown bash with daily concert performances by popular bands live on stage from December 26 – December 30 beginning at 7:30 p.m with Spanish-pop sensation Pepe Aguilar performing at the Gibson Amphitheatre on New Years Eve.

More information on CityWalk's New Year's Eve Countdown Bash or activities leading up to the massive celebration, is available at CityWalkHollywood.com or call 818-622-1111.