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Move over 2016: It's time for a big, red 2017 on the waterfront

Downtown Charlottetown Inc. has removed the number six at the end of the red 2016 display date at the waterfront and is in the process of replacing it with a seven to reflect the New Year.

2017 will be in place for New Year's celebration, says Downtown Charlottetown Inc.

Downtown Charlottetown Inc. says it will have the '7' in place at the end of the waterfront date display in time for New Year's Eve celebrations. (Brian Higgins/CBC)

If you're walking around the Charlottetown waterfront and notice the big, red date display, don't be misled that you've somehow gone back in time to the year 201.

In fact, Downtown Charlottetown Inc. has removed the number six at the end of the date and is in the process of replacing it with a seven for the New Year.

"The 2017 will be in place for in time for the city's New Year's Eve celebration on Great George [Street]," explained Downtown Charlottetown Inc. Executive Director Dawn Alan in an email. 

"We love to see people use the numbers for their celebration photo background. Such a great keepsake. Folks are headed down every year for a birthday or family photo and want a great way to remember your visit to Charlottetown."

With files from Brian Higgins