How to Celebrate First Night Annapolis

First Night Annapolis began in 1990 and has been a wonderful way for residents and tourists alike to celebrate the New Year in an inexpensive and non-alcoholic way. Performances occur on many stages throughout the city as well as in the streets. A "March to Midnight" walk at the end concludes with traditional fireworks at the waterfront. Read on to learn how to celebrate First Night Annapolis.

Things You'll Need

• Warm Outerwear and Comfortable Shoes
• Map
• First Night Annapolis Button

Instructions

1. Find out when First Night Annapolis buttons go on sale. You will need a button to gain entrance to all of the events. Take note that children five and under are free.

2. Get a button for First Night Annapolis. Now keep it somewhere that you won't lose it before the event.

3. Visit the website at First Night Annapolis to plan your entertainment schedule. There will be entertainment at different locations and times so it is best to make a schedule of events you want to attend.

4. Use a map, either online or handheld, to plot out your evening's travel. Crowds of people are going to all be going to the same events, and you want to be sure that you can locate events quickly.

5. Park your car at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

6. Take along your camera to snap photographs of your loved ones having a good time at First Night Annapolis. You will probably run into neighbors, friends and other acquaintances doing the same thing and it will be fun to get their photos too.

7. Enjoy as many events as you can without rushing around to try to do everything. There will always be next year's First Night to experience more wonderful entertainment.

Tips & Warnings

• Consider packing a bottle of water and a snack.