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Presenting Sponsors

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First Night Alexandria Supports a Greener Environment

Dominion Energy Green Power has provided Renewable Energy Certificates on behalf of First Night Alexandria to support renewable energy production and help make the 2018 celebration a green event. These certificates represent the generation of 20,000 kWh of renewable energy, which avoids 27,700 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions. This has a greenhouse gas benefit equivalent to planting 322 trees or not driving 30,796 miles. 2018 marks the ninth year of this partnership. Visit  dominionenergy.com/vagreenpower  to learn more and enroll your home or business in the Dominion Energy Green Power program.”

Table of Contents

Welcome from Board of Directors............page 2

Afternoon Activities Fun Hunt............. pages 3,4

At - a - Glance by Venue.........................pages 5,6

At - a - Glance by Entertainers................pages 7,8

Map...................................................pages 9,10

Where to Eat..........................................page 11

Kids Karnival / Battle..............................page 12

Important Information.....................pages 13,14

Sponsors...........................................page 15,16

Be Social - Post. Tag. Share....................page 17

Fireworks...............................................page 18

See You Next Year! 25th Anniversary Back Cover

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Welcome to the 24th Annual

First Night Alexandria New Year’s Eve CelebrationWe’re So Glad You’re Here!

2018 Board of DirectorsLaurie MacNamara, President

Booz Allen HamiltonConnie Hammell, President-Elect

KWC, CPAMargaret Gullen, Treasurer

Karen Pallansch, Past-PresidentAlexandria Renew Enterprises

First Night Alexandria  showcases and supports the performing and visual arts by producing a safe and fun, family-friendly, alcohol - free New Year’s Eve celebration each December 31st. Our goal is to provide an alternative to traditional New Year’s Eve celebrations that enables the public to enjoy an evening of entertainment that is family-friendly and affordable. By providing a variety of music genres and interactive events we are able to introduce the public to a diverse range of performers and broaden their cultural experiences.  Through the collaborative support of churches, museums, retail establishments, libraries, private clubs, buildings and offices, recreation centers, city-owned facilities, theaters, and hotels, these locations become venues to enjoy artistic expression.

Ann Marie MooreBurke & Herbert BankRoger ParksAADLori Arrasmith QuillArchitectChristopher ReddickThe National Capital BankCody SullivanVirginia Paving Company

2018 Honorary ChairMayor Allison Silberberg

City of Alexandria Virginia

Kerry DonleyJohn Marshall Bank

Jim EwaltErips, Inc.

Catherine Foltz Long & Foster

Lucy KitchinJones Lang LaSalle

Kara Macek Governors Highway

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Executive Director Marilyn Patterson

Joyous Events LLC

StaffRyann Gaines, Program Manager

Donna Walker James, Program Manager

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“Noon Year’s Eve” in the Children’s Play Area Alexandria Library - Kate Waller Barrett Branch 717 Queen St. 10:00 am – 12:00 noon Bring the family for performances and a special countdown to the “Noon Year” at 11:55 am!

2018 Afternoon ActivitiesEvents are Free

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New Year’s Eve Service Alfred Street Baptist Church 301 S. Alfred St. 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm The tradition of “Watch Night” dates back to the gatherings known as “Freedom Eve”. Enslaved and free African Americans gathered to await the news that the Emancipation Proclamation had actually become law all while celebrating the liberation of all of the slaves in Confederate states. Music, prayers, testimonies and an inspirational message.

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At the Torpedo Factory Art Center (TFAC) 105 N. Union St. The Art League Gallery - 1st Floor, Studio 21 1:30 - 4:30 pm Mini Makers Masquerade! Join Art League staff for an interactive mask making workshop to start your New Year’s Eve celebration! Mini Makers is a free program of The Art League Gallery for our littlest artists.

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10th Annual First Night Alexandria Fun Hunt – Main Hall 2:00 - 5:30 pm Pick up clue sheets. One 2018 First Night Alexandria admission badge is required for each clue sheet. Each team receives one clue sheet only. Limited to first 250 teams.

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Kids' Art For Animal Adoptions – Main Hall 2:00 - 5:00 pm Children can paint, draw, or create a collage of one of the animals for adoption.   The design with the most Facebook “Likes” wins a tour of the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Shelter for up to 20 guests and a gift certificate to UpCycle Creative Reuse Center. 

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Story Time Old Town Books 104 South Union Street  11:00 am – 12:00 pm Kick off your new year celebrations with a special holiday themed story time at Old Town Books. Kids of all ages are welcome to attend. 

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Family Story Time Hooray for Books! 1555 King St. 1:00 - 6:00 pm On New Year’s Eve, Hooray for Books! will host a family story time at 1:00, 3:00 and 5:00 pm.

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Ship Biscuit Workshop Alexandria Archaeology Museum 3rd Floor 2:00 - 5:00 pm An almost completely intact ship’s biscuit from the 18th century was found last year in Alexandria. To commemorate the discovery, visitors are invited to make their own ship’s biscuit. Each biscuit will be stamped with the year and then baked at home to track its preservation. TC Williams High School Jazz Band Hilton Garden Inn Lobby 1620 Prince St. 2:00 - 4:00 pm

At Hotel Indigo Library and Lobby 220 S. Union St. George Washington Middle School Choir 2:00 - 3:00 pm Francis C. Hammond Middle School Orchestra 3:00 - 4:00 pm

At the Embassy Suites Atrium 1900 Diagonal Rd. George Washington Middle School Orchestra 2:00 - 3:00 pm TC Williams High School Orchestra Chamber String Quartet 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Celebrating the Year of the Pig Ten Thousand Villages 915 King St. 2:00 - 5:00 pm Pig-themed treats, activities, and products!

Mobile Art Lab Durant Arts Center 1605 Cameron St., Room 5 2:00 - 5:00 pm If you love art projects, join the Mobile Art Lab.

Book Mark Your Vision for the New Year Old Town Books 104 South Union St. 3:00 – 4:00 pm Stop by and create a book mark vision board for the new year. Bring your goals and dreams for 2019. Leave with a collection of inspiring images and words to help you keep the optimism of the new year, the whole year!

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1. Waterfront Finale Unit Block of King St. • DJ Ray Casiano 10:00 pm - midnight 2. Torpedo Factory Art Center 105 N. Union St. • The Grandsons 7:00 pm, 8:30 pm, 10:00 pm • Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun 7:45 pm, 9:15 pm, 10:45 pm

3. Comfort One Shoes 200 King St. • Tobin James Band 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm, 10:00 pm 4. Comfort One Shoes 201 King St. • M. Scott Dineen 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm, 9:30 pm, 10:30 pm 5. ALX Community - South Block 106 N. Lee St. • King Teddy 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm, 10:00 pm 6. Principle Gallery 208 King St. • Vaughn Ambrose Trio 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm, 10:00 pm 7. Old Presbyterian Meeting House 321 S. Fairfax St. • Stairwells 7:00 pm, 9:00 pm, 10:45 pm • Al Petteway & Amy White 8:00 pm, 10:00 pm 8. Alexandria City Hall - Vola Lawson Lobby 301 King St. • Susan Jones Jazz 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm, 10:00 pm 9. American Legion Post 24 400 Cameron St. • Janine Wilson Band 7:45 pm, 9:15 pm, 10:45 pm • Nobody’s Business 7:00 pm, 8:30 pm, 10:00 pm 10Long & Foster 400 King St. • The Truehearts 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm, 10:00 pm 11Saint Paul's Episcopal Church 228 S. Pitt St. • Eric Sabatino 7:00 pm, 8:30 pm, 10:00 pm - Sanctuary • Nicole Belanus 7:45 pm, 9:15 pm, 10:45 pm - Sanctuary • Virginia Bronze Hand Bell Ensemble 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm, 9:30 pm - Norton Fellowship Hall 1 The Lyceum 201 S. Washington St. • Not So Modern Jazz 7:00 pm, 8:30 pm, 10:00 pm • Irish Breakfast Band 7:45 pm, 9:15 pm, 10:45 pm

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14. Christ Church 110 N. Washington St. • Lunch with Bob 7:00 pm, 8:30 pm, 10:00 pm - Auditorium • Ruthie and the Wranglers 7:45 pm, 9:15 pm, 10:45 pm - Auditorium • Worship Service 10 - 10:30 pm - Sanctuary

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Lloyd House 220 N. Washington St. • The Glimpses 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm, 10:00 pm 1 Alexandria Library - Kate Waller Barrett Branch 717 Queen St. • Cletus Kennelly 7:15 pm, 8:15 pm, 9:15 pm, 10:15 pm 1 Charles Houston Recreation Center 901 Wythe St. **Kids Karnival - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm • Teddy the Clown, Master of Ceremonies – 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm • Amazing Clowns & Balloon Artists • Seaworthy Small Ships • Think Fun Game Room • Face Painters • Stilt Walker Alfred Street Baptist Church 301 S. Alfred St. • Watch Night Service 7:00 - 8:00 pm, 10:00 pm - 12:00 midnight Imagine Artwear 1124 King St. • Tom Teasley Duo 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm, 9:30 pm, 10:30 pm Indus Imports 1223 King St. • The Dr. Robert Band 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm, 10:00 pm Shiloh Baptist Church 1401 Duke St. Variety Showcase Comedy, Spoken Word, Solo Guitarist-Historic Sanctuary • PT Bratton, Clifton Hoffler, Kezia, Barbara Roy Gaskins, SheryLeigh, Kasaun Wilson 8:00 - 10:00 pm • Food Service (Buffet Style) - Fellowship Hall 6:30 - 9:00 pm • Watch Night Service 10:00 pm - 12:00 midnight Worship Center Durant Community Arts Center 1605 Cameron St. • First Night’s Got Talent/Battle of the Local Stars 7:00 - 9:30 pm George Washington Masonic Memorial 101 Callahan Dr. • Robert E. Person - Memorial Theatre 7:00 pm, 9:00 pm • Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Band - Memorial Theater 7:45 pm, 9:45 pm **Mike Rose Magic - North Lodge 7:00 pm, 7:45 pm, 8:30 pm, 9:15 pm, 10:00 pm, 10:45 pm **Curtis Blues - Conference Room 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm, 9:30 pm, 10:30 pm • R&R DJ Service / DJ Robert Powell - Grand Masonic Hall 7:00 - 11:40 pm ** Let’s Make a Face - 6:30 -10:30 pm • Food Service (MeggRolls, Popped! Republic) - Dining Room **ThinkFun Games – Dining Room area

Mount Vernon Recreation Center 2701 Commonwealth Ave. **Kid’s Karnival 6:00 - 9:00 pm • Rainbow Rock Band 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm • Becky’s Balloon Animals • Face Painters William Ramsay Recreation Center 5650 Sanger Ave. **Kid’s Karnival 6:00 - 9:00 pm • Culture Queen, Mistress of Ceremonies 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm • Amazing Clowns & Balloon Artists • Face Painters • Stilt Walker • ThinkFun Game Room

LIoyd House 220 N. Washington St. • The Glimpses 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm, 10:00 pm 1 Alexandria Library - Kate Waller Barrett Branch 717 Queen St. • Cletus Kennelly 7:15 pm, 8:15 pm, 9:15 pm, 10:15 pm 1 Charles Houston Recreation Center 901 Wythe St. **Kids Karnival 6:00 - 9:00 pm • Teddy the Clown, Master of Ceremonies – 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm • Amazing Clowns & Balloon Artists • Seaworthy Small Ships • Think Fun Game Room • Face Painters • Stilt Walker Alfred Street Baptist Church 301 S. Alfred St. • Watch Night Service 7:00 - 8:00 pm, 10:00 pm - 12:00 midnight Imagine Artwear 1124 King St. • Tom Teasley Duo 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm, 9:30 pm, 10:30 pm

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**Amazing Clowns & Balloon Artists 6:00 – 9:00 pm **Becky’s Balloon Animals 6:00 – 9:00 pm **Children’s Celebration – Fellowship Hall, 7:00 - 10:00 pm **Culture Queen - Mistress of Ceremonies 6:00 – 9:00 pm

**Curtis Blues – Conference Room, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm, 9:30 pm, 10:30 pm

**Face Painters 6:00 – 9:00 pm **First Night’s Got Talent (Teen Talent Competition) 7:00 - 9:30 pm **Let’s Make a Face (face painters) 6:30 – 10:30 pm

**Mike Rose Magic North Lodge, 7:00 pm, 7:45 pm, 8:30 pm, 9:15 pm, 10:00 pm, 10:45 pm

**Rainbow Rock 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm **Seaworthy Small Ships – 6:00 – 9:00 pm **Stilt Walkers 7:00 – 9:00 pm

**Teddy the Clown, Master of Ceremonies 6:00 – 9:00 pm

**ThinkFun Game Room 6:00 – 9:00 pm • Al Petteway & Amy White (Celtic, Appalachian

Acoustic Guitar, Vocals) 8:00 pm, 10:00 pm • Alexandria Singers (Premier Pops Chorus) Sanctuary, 7:00 pm, 8:30 pm, 10:00 pm • Barbara Roy Gaskins (Soulful Guitarist) 8:50 pm • Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun (Americana, Roots

Rock-n-Roll) 7:45 pm, 9:15 pm, 10:45 pm • Cletus Kennelly (Folk/Pop Vocalist) 7:15 pm, 8:15 pm, 9:15 pm, 10:15 pm • Clifton Hoffler (Comedian) 8:30 pm • Curtis Blues (Interactive Multi-instrumentalist) 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm, 9:30 pm, 10:30 pm • DJ Ray Casiano (Multi Genre DJ) 10:00 - midnight • Dr. Robert Band, The (Classic Hits 60s, 70s, 80s) 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm, 10:00 pm • Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Band (R&B Band) Memorial Theatre, 7:45 pm, 9:45 pm • Eric Sabatino (Harpist) – Sanctuary, 7:00 pm, 8:30 pm, 10:00 pm • Glimpses, The (Folk, Country Blues, Memphis Soul) 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm, 10:00 pm • Grandsons, The (Americana, New Orleans R&B, Rock-n-Roll) 7:00 pm, 8:30 pm, 10:00 pm

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• Nobody’s Business (Blues, Funk, R&B) 7:00 pm, 8:30 pm, 10:00 pm • Not So Modern Jazz (Traditional Jazz) 7:00 pm, 8:30 pm, 10:00 pm. • PT Bratton (Comedian) – 8:00 pm • R&R DJs – DJ Robert Powell (Multi Genre DJ) Grand Masonic Hall - 7:00 – 11:40 pm • Robert E. Person (Jazz, Gospel Vocalist) Memorial Theatre, 7:00 pm, 9:00 pm • Ruthie and the Wranglers (Americana, Country, Roots Rock) Auditorium, 7:45 pm, 9:15 pm, 10:45 pm • SheryLeigh (Spoken Word Poet) 9:10 pm • Stairwells, The (A Capella, All Male) 7:00 pm, 9:00 pm, 10:45 pm • Susan Jones Jazz (Jazz Violin) 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm, 10:00 pm • Tobin James Band (Modern Rock-n-Roll, R&B) 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm, 10:00 pm • Tom Teasley Duo (Jazz, Brazilian, Cuban) 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm, 9:30 pm, 10:30 pm • Truehearts, The (Nashville Americana Roots Duo) 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm, 10:00 pm • Vaughn Ambrose Trio (Traditional Jazz Trio) 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm, 10:00 pm • Virginia Bronze Hand Bell Ensemble (Secular, Sacred, Popular, Original) Norton Fellowship Hall 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm, 9:30 pm • Washington Metropolitan Revelers (Claude Bolling Jazz Suite) 7:45 pm, 9:15 pm, 10:45 pm • Watch Night Service 7:00 pm, 10:00 pm • Watch Night Service Worship Center, 10:00 pm • Worship Service Sanctuary, 10:00 pm

• Irish Breakfast Band (Traditional Irish, Dance) 7:45 pm, 9:15 pm, 10:45 pm • Janine Wilson Band (Roots Rock, Americana) 7:45 pm, 9:15 pm, 10:45 pm • Kasaun Wilson (Comedian) – 9:30 pm • Kezia (Spoken Word Poet) – 8:10 pm • King Teddy (Swing, Rockabilly) – 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm, 10:00 pm • Let’s Make a Face (Glitter Tattoos) 6:30 – 10:30 pm • Lunch with Bob (Americana) 7:00 pm, 8:30 pm, 10:00 pm • M. Scott Dineen (Classical, Jazz Guitar) 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm, 9:30 pm, 10:30 pm • Mike Rose (Magician) 7:00 pm, 7:45 pm, 8:30 pm, 9:15 pm 10:00 pm, 10:45 pm • Nicole Belanus (Acoustic Singer/Songwriter) Sanctuary, 7:45 pm, 9:15 pm, 10:45 pm

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We encourage you to patronize these eateries that support First Night Alexandria!

Alexandria Cupcake, 1022 King St. 703-299-9099 alexandriacupcake.com Cupcakes

Blackwall Hitch, 5 Cameron St., 703-739-6090 blackwallhitch.com American seafood

Chadwick’s, 203 The Strand, 703-836-4442 chadwicksrestaurants.com Burgers & American fare

Harris Teeter, 735 N. St. Asaph St., 703-419-3837 harristeeter.com 24-hour grocery Il Porto Ristorante, 121 King St., 703-836-8833 ilportoristorante.com Traditional Italian

Lavender Moon Cupcakery, 116 S. Royal St. 703.683.0588 Cupcakes

Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap, 401 E. Braddock Rd. 703-683-5330 lenaswoodfire.com Pizza & Italian

Lost Dog Café, 808 N. Henry St., 571-970-6511 Lostdogcafe.com Pizza & Sandwiches

The Majestic, 911 King St., 703-837-9117 themajesticva.com American Comfort Food

Meggrolls, 107 N. Fayette St., 571-312-0399 meggrolls.com Eggrolls with comfort fillings Mia’s Italian Kitchen, 100 King St., 703-997-5300 miasitalian.com Upscale Italian & Pizza Misha’s, 102 S. Patrick St., 703-548-4089 mishascoffee.com Coffee & Pastries

Theismann’s Restaurant & Bar, 1800 Diagonal Rd. 703-739-0777 theismanns.com Sports bar comfort foods

Vola’s Dockside Grill, 101 N. Union St., 703-935-8890 volasdockside.com Seafood classics

Popped! Republic, 2381 South Dove St., 703-299-0040poppedrepublic.com Gourmet Popcorn

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Important Information

ADMISSION BADGESTo gain admission to all indoor First Night Alexandria venues each person, 13 years and older, needs an All-Access Badge. Kids 12 and under and active military** get in for FREE! Children must be accompanied by an adult with a badge.If you are reading this program, you should already have your badge for First Night Alex-andria. Find out more at www.FirstNightAlex-andria.org. Consult the website for late break-ing updates on all the afternoon and evening activities. Following are some important things to keep in mind.

TRANSPORTATIONA free Trolley/Shuttle will run on a continuous loop from 6:00 pm until 10:30 pm. from the King Street Metro station, to the waterfront, pass the Durant Arts Center, to the George Washington Masonic Memorial and back to the King Street Metro station. The free trolley service ends at 10:30 pm. Please plan ahead for late evening transpor-tation. Metro is open until 2 am. If you plan to ride Metro, you may consider viewing the fireworks from the Masonic Temple.

PARKINGOn street parking is available. Please observe posted notices for parking rates and hours. Download the Parkmobile app in advance for easy payment. There is free parking at the George Washington Masonic Memorial. Parking garages are available throughout Old Town.

WEATHERThe show will go on regardless of the weather. With the exception of the finale and fireworks, all performances take place in warm indoor venues. We recommend dressing in layers to stay warm and dry as you move between venues.

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Venue Etiquette

First Night Alexandria is designed to showcase multiple performers in small venues. In order to see many shows, plan to move from venue to venue. You can plan to see shows close together or walk the melodious mile from the Rail (King Street Metro) to the River (waterfront) and the adjacent side streets. Take time for a meal with one of our restaurant sponsors listed on the back of the badge.

If a venue is crowded, please move on to the next and try that one later. Wait until the last group departs and then enter to find a seat. Please do not block the aisles and exits, be courteous to small children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Please leave the venues clean and trash-free for the enjoyment of all patrons. Please don’t bring pets into the venues, except for service dogs.

The last show at most venues starts at 10:45 pm. Proceed to the waterfront for a street party and dancing which begins at 10:00 pm or inside the Great Hall at the George Washington Masonic Memorial. Fireworks are clearly visible from both locations at midnight.

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First Night Alexandria 2018 Sponsors

First Night Alexandria relies on the generosity of the City of Alexandria, area businesses and associations to present this annual event. To show your support for this family-friendly celebration, we hope that you will patronize our sponsors.

Presenting SponsorsCity of AlexandriaDominion EnergyMGM National HarborVirginia Paving Company

Fireworks SponsorsFirst Night AlexandriaMGM National Harbor

Fun Hunt SponsorClark Construction

Volunteer SponsorsAlexandria Hotel AssociationBrown and CaldwellBurke & Herbert BankHarris Teeter

Venue SponsorsBuilding MomentumCity of Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural ActivitiesHonestAireJacobs EngineeringWindjammer Environmental

Kids Karnival SponsorsAlexandria West Rotary ClubBrowne AcademyPat Miller & Team Del RayWest End Business Association (WEBA)

Loyal SupportersAlexandria Chamber of CommerceAlexandria CupcakeALX CommunityB3 SolutionsClarke & SampsonFocus Data SolutionsGeorge Washington Masonic MemorialJohn Marshall BankJoyous EventsKWC, CPAsMeetings & Events of DistinctionOld Town Business & Professional AssociationVisit Alexandria

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First Night Alexandria 2018 Sponsors

Small Business SponsorsCatherine Foltz, Realtor with Long & FosterCaudron Megary Blackburn Wealth Management GroupMcGuire Woods LLPOurisman Automotive of VirginiaRotary Club of AlexandriaThinkFunToni Slye Miller of Fidelity Bank MortgageTyler Business ServicesWalsh, Colucci, Lubeley, Emrich & Walsh

VIP SponsorsJoe HaggertyKinneman InsuranceZell Co. / Carlyle Plaza

Restaurant SponsorsAlexandria Restaurant Partners ~Mia’s Italian Kitchen~Vola’s Dockside Grill~The Majestic~Theismann’s Restaurant and Bar~Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & TapBlackwall HitchChadwicksIl Porto Lost Dog CafeMeggrollsMisha’s Popped! Republic

Transportation SponsorsAlexandria Transit Company/DASHJack Taylor’s Alexandria Toyota

Accounting SponsorHalt, Buzas & Powell, LTD

Media SponsorsAlexandria Gazette PacketAlexandriaNews.orgAlexandria TimesComcastMount Vernon GazetteZebra

Design SponsorThe DPM Group LLC

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Contest!

We will award 2 Tickets to the 25th Anniversary Celebration on December

31, 2019 to the persons with the most posts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter between December 30, 2018 – January 2, 2019. Share your experience before, during and after

First Night Alexandria to win. (A total of 6 tickets will be given away. Notification of the winners will be made via each social platform. The decision of the judges will be final.)

How Did We Do?

Tell us about your experienceat www.FirstNightAlexandria.org

to be eligible for free tickets in 2019. Responses must be received December 31st - January 5th.

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Fireworks are sponsored by

Join us for the fireworks at midnight at the waterfront on King Street! Fireworks are also

visible from the George Washington Masonic Memorial.

DJ Ray Casiano turns up the volume for dancing in the street!

Our Honorary Chair, Alexandria’s Mayor Allison Silberberg will lead

the countdown to midnight.

(Rain date for the fireworks only is Tuesday, January 1 at 7:00 pm.)

Happy New Year!!

See you next year at our

December 31, 2019

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