New Year events started in Kutaisi in the morning. Santa Clauses, elves, fairies, characters from cartoons and fairy tales appeared on the streets of the city. A concert is held throughout the day. Pupils of the branches of the Kutaisi Association of Cultural, Artistic and Educational Institutions and invited musicians: the group "Ochos kokhi", Gela Gnolidze, Babi Kirkitadze and Tata Giorgobiani are participating in it. The mayor of Kutaisi Giorgi Chighvaria joined the New Year procession together with his deputies. At the end of the day at 22:00, a concert will be held in the central square which will end with fireworks.