Experience a First Night Celebration

When it comes to family fun on New Year’s Eve it’s hard to pass up a First Night celebration. It’s a great way for the community and families to celebrate the beginning of a new year.

This idea began in Boston, Massachusetts. While celebrating the bicentennial in 1976, the inaugural First Night was a part of that celebration. Since, then it has caught on as a way for communities to reach a common ground and have fun at the same time.

First Night is celebrated in cities all across the United States along with three other countries. One place to celebrate is the birth place of First Night, Boston. It’s definitely a celebration of the arts.

From painters to dancers, artists to sculptors, the night is filled with fun for the entire family. It wouldn’t be a celebration if the night didn’t end with fireworks and Boston has their fair share. There are two fireworks displays for those who knock off early and those who can see the night through.

If you live out west, think about First Night in Spokane, Washington. Here the artistry of the cultures in the area is celebrated. Depending on your tastes you might get into the rhythm of gospel, rock or Salsa. View ice sculptures and other artistic displays.

If you live down south, think about taking in First Night in Austin Texas. Like the other locations, families can enjoy music, food and participate in various activities. Here, kids can join in a chalk drawing presentation. For the person who likes games, try your hand at chess or checkers.

Try a First Night at the Penn State community for a First Night celebration. The streets are filled with ice that sculptors will turn into art as well as parades, music, interactive activities and food.

Down in the southeast, Florida offers a First Night celebration in St. Petersburg. Feel the beat with bluegrass music, drum presentations, Caribbean music and other tunes. Families can visit local museums and other attractions set up for the event.

Why not create your own First Night in your city? Talk it over with the local legislature and the artistic community. Bring a new unity at the end of the year and also a new tradition.

Are you trying to decide what to do for New Year’s Eve? Support a community and have a good time at a First Night function.