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First Nights in Maryland and Virginia

New Years Eve Family Celebrations near Washington, DC

By Rachel Cooper, About.com

Want to ring in the New Year at a family-oriented, non-alcohol event? Several communities near Washington, DC in Maryland and Virginia will host First Night events to welcome the New Year!

First Night Annapolis brings this Maryland community together for a New Year's Eve celebration with hundreds of performances of music, dance, theater, comedy and more. First Night Annapolis showcases the history of the City of Annapolis by including performances in over 40 unusual venues throughout the downtown Annapolis area. Welcome the New Year with midnight fireworks at the City Dock. Read more...

First Night Alexandria rings in the New Year with entertainment for all ages. Musical performances will be held inside Old Town Alexandria’s historic buildings and many events will be held at the Masonic Temple on Callahan Drive. At Midnight, celebrate the New Year while watching the beautiful fireworks display at the George Washington National Masonic Memorial on Callahan Drive between King and Duke Streets. Read more...

First Night Leesburg brings families together from all around Northern Virginia to celebrate the New Year with more than 100 performances at 20 indoor locations in downtown Leesburg. Enjoy jazz, bluegrass, folk music, magicians, puppet shows, and much more! At midnight, First Night concludes with a traditional Grand Illumination gathering on the courthouse lawn. Read more...

Other First Nights in Virginia

Charlottesville
Fredericksburg
Harrisonburg
Warrenton
Williamsburg

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