Alexandria, VA Exit 177: Celebrating 20 years, this annual family oriented New Year’s Eve bash takes over Old Town Alexandria with a celebration of the performing arts. With more than 100 performances at 22 indoor venues, including live music, dancing, children’s face painting and games. Coffee shops, retail stores, hotels, museums and public buildings are transformed into performance venues to showcase entertainment by local and regional talent.
Entertainers include blue grass musicians, honky-tonk bands, clowns, magicians and classical musicians. End the evening with a spectacular fireworks display on the Potomac River at the foot of King Street at midnight.
The afternoon’s Fun Hunt features all-new activities for families and pets. A photo contest invites revelers to share their First Night photos and win prizes, including cash, and a Battle of the Bands.
For a small fee for adults (children 12 and under and active military are FREE), you have access to all the entertainment all evening long. Everything is within easy walking distances and there is a FREE King Street Trolley. Bundle up and bring an umbrella. The show goes on regardless of the weather.
Location: Old Town Alexandria -various locations- please consult website
Hours: 12 pm – 12 am
Tel: 703-746-3301
www.firstnightalexandria.org