Upcoming Events at Downtown Raleigh
Sun Dec 31, 12:00 PM - Mon Jan 1, 12:00 AM
Downtown Raleigh
Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC 27604
Community: Raleigh
Description
Let's Glow Crazy First Night Raleigh 2018! www.firstnightraleigh.com Over 20 blocks of Downtown Raleigh come alive on New Year's Eve with musical performances, theatre, comedy, and more!
Event Details
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2-6pm: DIY Festival
Learn and new skill for the New Year from area crafters, musicians, and artists!
7pm: Early Countdown & Fireworks hosted by William Kindrachuk of Nickelodeon's 'School House Rock', Susanna Skaggs of 'Halt and Catch Fire', with performances from Cane Mill Road, Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble, and Sammy the Squirrel!
7pm-Midnight:
Evening Performances by: Holy Ghost Tent Revival, Amythyst Kiah, Kate Rhudy, William Weisser, LUMENS Virtual Reality, North Carolina Opera, Brien Engel, Imurj-ing Artist Series, Shana Tucker, Beverly Botsford, Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin, The Happy Accidents, The High Seas, Maurice C. Lauchner, Peter Ingram and Friends, Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble, Rosalind MacPhail, The Estessentials, Paul Miller, ComedyWorx, African American Dance Ensemble, Transactors Improv Company, Seed Art Share, and more!
Evening Rides & Activities: Art Putt Mini-Golf with Neon by Nate Schaffer, The Jolly Raleigh Singing Trolley, Neon and Interactive Art Installations, First Night Ferris Wheel, The F5 Amusement Ride, People's Procession, Gold Leaf Carriage Rides, Open Community Jazz Jam, Pop-Up Wedding Chapel, Art Pianos, Ballroom Dancing with the USA Ballroom Dancers, and more!
Midnight: The WRAL TV Countdown to Midnight and Acorn Drop hosted by Ira David Wood III and Ira David Wood IV, with performances by Holy Ghost Tent Revival! Midnight Fireworks sponsored by Glenwood Agency!
2-6pm: DIY Festival
Learn and new skill for the New Year from area crafters, musicians, and artists!
7pm: Early Countdown & Fireworks hosted by William Kindrachuk of Nickelodeon's 'School House Rock', Susanna Skaggs of 'Halt and Catch Fire', with performances from Cane Mill Road, Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble, and Sammy the Squirrel!
7pm-Midnight:
Evening Performances by: Holy Ghost Tent Revival, Amythyst Kiah, Kate Rhudy, William Weisser, LUMENS Virtual Reality, North Carolina Opera, Brien Engel, Imurj-ing Artist Series, Shana Tucker, Beverly Botsford, Steady Rollin' Bob Margolin, The Happy Accidents, The High Seas, Maurice C. Lauchner, Peter Ingram and Friends, Triangle Youth Jazz Ensemble, Rosalind MacPhail, The Estessentials, Paul Miller, ComedyWorx, African American Dance Ensemble, Transactors Improv Company, Seed Art Share, and more!
Evening Rides & Activities: Art Putt Mini-Golf with Neon by Nate Schaffer, The Jolly Raleigh Singing Trolley, Neon and Interactive Art Installations, First Night Ferris Wheel, The F5 Amusement Ride, People's Procession, Gold Leaf Carriage Rides, Open Community Jazz Jam, Pop-Up Wedding Chapel, Art Pianos, Ballroom Dancing with the USA Ballroom Dancers, and more!
Midnight: The WRAL TV Countdown to Midnight and Acorn Drop hosted by Ira David Wood III and Ira David Wood IV, with performances by Holy Ghost Tent Revival! Midnight Fireworks sponsored by Glenwood Agency!
