"LA FOR New Year's" or "LA ON New Year's"

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Hey guys. I'm having this heated argument with my brother regarding the use of correct preposition. The full sentence is: "I'm going to New York for New Year's Eve"

I'm confident "for" is the right word to use in this case, but can't really explain it and back it up. All input much appreciated.

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,

Is it LA or New York?

for New Year's Eve. Sounds like the purpose of my trtip is to celebrate New Year's Eve.

on New Year's Eve. That's when I am traveling. But the listener does not know the purpose of my trip. eg maybe a party. eg maybe a funeral.

Clive

Anonymous · Answer

Thanks!

So if the sentence was "New York on New Year's Eve"! (posted as a Facebook status update), and the person is travelling a couple days before then, what would be the right thing to say then?

Clive · Answer

Hi,

Because you want to use just a few words, your meaning will be less clear.

Do you mean
eg you will be there at that time?
eg you will travel at that time?
eg you will be celebrating at that time?

Clive

Anonymous · Answer

Arrival time is 30th of December
Celebration will take place on New Year's Eve the day after.

Clive · Answer

Hi,

"New York on New Year's Eve"!

Your message does not have enough structure to convey all that information.
But maybe your readers will figure it out easily, based on what they know about you and your life.

Clive

"LA FOR New Year's" or "LA ON New Year's"

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