New Years Eve 2012 - 2013 in Falls Church, Virginia

The City of Falls Church, Virginia rings in the New Year with a free family-oriented event, the Watch Night New Year’s Eve spectacular. The celebration features entertainment, performances and interactive festivities to appeal to all ages. The evening will also feature a New Year’s countdown and lowering of the historic star that first lit the Falls Church sky in 1948 – the year Falls Church became an independent city.

New Years Eve Highlights

• Kids activities including a 66-foot dragon obstacle course, a Velcro wall, karaoke, face painting, caricaturist drawings, inflatables, Scavenger Hunt, magic shows, dance lessons, free popcorn and more.
  
  
• Music performed by five bands and three DJs including the Pluckerland Band, The Big Band “Northern Lights” 18-piece orchestra, and Cowboy Hay’s Music and Humor.
  
  
• Dancing demonstrations and lessons will be provided by Hand Dance Professionals Riki and Billie, as well as swing dancing featured at the Northern Lights Orchestra venue.
  
  
• Participating local restaurants will offer special Walking Watch Night menus containing items that are easy to carry.

Watch Night New Year's Eve is cosponsored by the City of Falls Church, the Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation, the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce, the Falls Church Economic Development Authority and the Village Preservation and Improvement Society of Falls Church.

Date and Times: December 31, 2012, 7 p.m.-Midnight.

Location: Intersection of Broad Street (Route 7) and Washington Street (Route 29) City of Falls Church, Virginia. All venues are located within three blocks and very walk-able. A shuttle bus is available between venues and from the East Falls Church Metro.

Parking: Free parking is available at the Presbyterian Church (200 block of East Broad Street).

Website: www.fallschurchva.gov/WatchNight