How to Celebrate First Night in Alexandria, Virginia

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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First Night in Alexandria, Virginia is a wonderful family-friendly and non-alcoholic celebration to welcome in the New Year. Every space in Alexandria that you could think of is turned into a possible performance space. This includes local coffee shops, retail stores, building lobbies, museums and public buildings. First Night offers more than 150 performances on indoor stages throughout Old Town and Del Ray.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Warm Outerwear and Comfortable Shoes
First Night Alexandria Button
Maps

Step1

Discover where First Night Alexandria buttons go on sale and purchase one. You will need a button to gain entrance to everything. Please note that children 12 and under can enjoy free admission.

Step2

Buy your button for First Night Alexandria. Keep it somewhere you won't lose it.

Step3

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

Step4

Use an online maps service or a handheld map to plot out your evening's travel. You want to be sure you can get from event to event quickly because there will be crowds doing the same thing.

Step5

Park your car in the venue parking. Parking is generally free. Public transportation is another option.

Step6

Visit the website at First Night Alexandria to plan your day or evening's entertainment. There will be entertainment at different locations, so plan accordingly.

Step7

Take in as many events as you can, remembering that the evening ends with a wonderful fireworks display. With 150 plus performances, it is impossible to see everything at First Night. Plan to attend next year's First Night to experience more wonderful entertainment.