“First Night” is the city’s annual New Year’s Eve party, offering family-oriented, alcohol-free activities at numerous locations in the streets, sidewalks and buildings in Fullerton’s historic downtown. The "First Night" program began in Boston in 1976, as a cap to the nation's bicentennial.The event's goal is to broaden public appreciation of the visual and performing arts while offering an alternative to the traditional New Year's Eve celebrations which focus on alcohol and drinking.
There are now several hundred “First Night” cities throughout the United States and Canada.Fullerton was the first California city to offer the event, and is the only Orange County community to present a “First Night” celebration this year.
Events include a variety of band performances, entertainers, art exhibits, and children’s rides and activities. A 10-minute fireworks finale will cap the celebration at midnight.
While admission to all the “First Night” activities is free, a fee of $2 to $7 is charged for the children’s rides.
A variety of food booths sell items throughout the evening, and most downtown restaurants are open and within walking distance of the “First Night” festivities.
"First Night Fullerton" is produced by the Fullerton Parks and Recreation Department. Further information may be obtained by calling the Fullerton Museum Center at (714) 738-6545.
Persons requiring special accommodations to attend the event are asked to notify the museum prior to Dec. 31.
Personal fireworks are prohibited in the City of Fullerton. |
