New York may drop one ball at midnight but in Alexandria we're dropping 6,000! The grand finale will end with 6,000 balls dropping on the lawn of the George Washington Masonic Memorial. Be sure to collect some balls and post your photo with your First Night Alexandria badge and souvenir balls on the First Night Alexandria Facebook page. Your photo could win you a prize!
7:00 pm-10:30 pm
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7:00 pm-11:00 pm
7:00 pm-11:00 pm
Join Barb and her associates for the best face painting you have ever seen!
How-to Cowboy: Jokefest, interactive children's entertainer. First Night Alexandria originated Jokefest filmed by Washington Post last summer can now be seen at www.mainstreettakoma.org/event/340.
Join all-time favorite Teddy and his gang for fabulous balloon sculptures!
Interactive comedy magic show for the whole family (including your weird uncle).
Welcome the New Year with a 30 minute service beginning at 10:00 pm in the church of George Washington and Robert E. Lee. Sing, pray and meet your neighbors in this beautiful and historic church.
Model boat building and sailing -- fun for the whole family! Sail our boats for FREE or purchase and build your own!