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French Connection 2015 extended its run as one of the best New Year celebration events to attend. The annual event was held at Fort Charles this year, and as is customary, patrons danced until the wee hours of the morning.

Many patrons arrived early this year in an attempt to avoid the traffic. When the clock struck 12, the sky was lit up with a barrage of fireworks that ushered in 2016. Patrons screamed in excitement, many using their cell phones to capture the spectacle.

French Connection was sponsored by Belaire, and the venue was elegantly and lavishly decorated. As patrons walked the red carpet, they were greeted by a host of 'paparazzi' and French Connection models, all eager to snap pictures.

The venue was decorated with over five separate bars strategically placed, and this made the event hassle-free. The various food stations kept several patrons occupied through the night as they had a wide range of food to choose from.

As it relates to the musical experience, event manager Andrew French, went for Zip FM's top guns including ZJ Rush, ZJ Chrome, ZJ Ice and ZJ Liquid. Together, the quartet managed to capture the audience's full attention as they delivered hit records.

Speaking with The STAR, French said he was pleased with the support.

"The place is filled to capacity. We can't complain. Everybody is at French Connection, all of Jamaica is rich, and all of Jamaica is here.

"It's simply Tanahmanay, as Tanto Blacks would say. French Connect is about the affluent people in society, and that is why the prices reflected that this year. When my events reach a certain level, I only keep climbing and there is no looking back from here," he said.

The promoter's first event of 2016 will be Chug It, and he would be moving the event to rural Jamaica for a specific staging.