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Barrie rang in 2019 with freezing rain, but that didn't stop people downtown heading out for a good time. Despite the less than favourable conditions, people turned out in droves for the annual Downtown Countdown. A little rain can't dampen a good time!
Canadian legend Fred Penner took to the stage first, playing an almost hour long set ahead of the "family countdown".
![Fred Penner entertains during the family countdown](https://barrie360.com/cobPub/uploads/2024/07/IMG_7539-scaled.jpg)
![Rain didn't dampen the spirits of Fred Penner fans in Downtown Barrie](https://barrie360.com/cobPub/uploads/2024/07/IMG_7565-scaled.jpg)
Sam Roberts Band's set was delayed about 15 minutes because of the weather. The combination of heavy rain and high wind made the stage a little slick, but the boys in the band made weren't about to let the weather bring them down. They entertained the crowd with a high energy set, completely unbothered by the rain!
![Sam Roberts Band at Barrie's Downtown Countdown](https://barrie360.com/cobPub/uploads/2024/07/IMG_7610-scaled.jpg)
![Sam Roberts sings during Barrie's Downtown Countdown](https://barrie360.com/cobPub/uploads/2024/07/IMG_7604-scaled.jpg)
![Fireworks lit up the sky at midnight at Barrie's Downtown Countdown](https://barrie360.com/cobPub/uploads/2024/07/IMG_7589-scaled.jpg)
Here's to a great 2019, Barrie!