WELCOME TO
SARANAC LAKE'S 2nd ANNUAL FIRST NIGHT®
Saranac Lake is proud to be one of 130 First Nigh® cities in the world. First Night® began in Boston more than 30 years ago as a family-oriented, alcohol-free celebration of the arts to welcome in the New Year. Each year cities around the world join the First Night® family in this celebration.
All entertainment sites in Saranac Lake are indoors and within walking distance of one another. Use this schedule with its listing of entertainment and performance times to plan your evening.
By purchasing a First Night® button for $10, you support this community activity and gain entry to all venues. All First Night® artists and performers are paid for their participation. Support for First Night® Saranac Lake comes from community business contributions and private donations, as well as from grants from organizations which support the First Night® values.
All button sales are final. Please wear your button on your outer clothing for quick access to all venues. Children twelve and under are admitted free but need to display the First Night® button designed especially for them which are available at all venues.
Plan ahead, dress comfortably, wear your walking shoes or boots, and layer your clothing! Be flexible - there's plenty of entertainment to go around, but you may not be able to attend a specific performance if the venue is already full when you get there. And don't miss the excitement at midnight with our fireworks finale on Lake Flower!!
Food and beverages are not permitted in any sites, expect where sold at on-site concessions. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and all sites will be emptied before the next audience is allowed in. Many performances take place in houses of worship: please pay them proper respect.
The Gala Parade begins to gather at 5:30 PM in front of the Hotel Saranac and proceeds to the Harrietstown Town Hall for the opening ceremony. Everyone is invited to join in the parade. Enjoy the opening festivities and get set for a great evening when the mayor declares the party is ready to begin!
The band Shell Park on Riverside Drive will be a great place to view both the ball drop and fireworks at midnight.
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