El Al and the Tel Aviv-Jaffa Hotel Association have teamed up to offer attractive four night city breaks for tourists wishing to enjoy the party of the century – Tel Aviv-Jaffa’s Centennial Party which will take place on Saturday, 17th October 2009 on the banks of the Yarkon River, near the Tel Aviv Port.

The ‘end-of-year’ party, open to the public, is both the climax of a year of centennial celebrations and the beginning of a new Tel Aviv tradition of an international on-the-water festival, in the spirit of other international festivities. 

The extravaganza will begin in the early evening (from 18:30) with giant screens projecting images from the Centennial Project, in which 50,000 residents of the city formed a collage of the city’s founding moment. VJs will screen animation of the city, while an orchestra provides musical entertainment as the thousands of party-goers begin to assemble.

At 20:30, a spectacular 30 minute Light and Water Show, centered around the historic lighthouse will begin with the sound of a ship’s horn and a public countdown, led by the Mayor of Tel Aviv-Jaffa Ron Huldai and a group of children. At zero, the skies will explode with an extravagant display of fireworks, pyrotechnical effects and illuminations. Video clips, mixed by leading VJs and featuring popular and historic locations throughout Tel Aviv-Jaffa, will be projected onto massive water screens in the river and thousands of party-goers will unite in singing. 

From 21:00, the city that is known for its openness, creativity, international and fun-loving spirit will party the night away with leading international and local DJs and VJs. Giant colourful balls will be tossed into the dancing crowds and the water will continue to feature stage performances, floating displays and dancers.

For more information visit the Tel-Aviv Centennial website.