Great New Year's Eve Celebrations in Hartford, Connecticut

New Year's Eve is celebrated in many ways across the world. In Hartford, Connecticut, the entire downtown area is transformed into multiple performance venues for hundreds of artists, as part of the multi- city "First Night" program. Offering family- friendly, alcohol- free events throughout the afternoon and evening, culminating in a massive fireworks display at midnight, First Night Hartford regularly draws thousands of people, particularly families, to downtown Hartford, Ct. For First Night Hartford 2007, several new performances and venues are scheduled.

A spectacular holiday light display, stretching for two miles, in the south end of Hartford, Ct, is a favorite New Year's Eve destination for many families in the Hartford, Ct area. An annual dinner dance and a community contra dance are other New Year's Eve attractions here. Of course, with dozens of bars and restaurants located throughout the city, many people will be creating their own celebrations. Here is a guide to five great New Year's Eve celebrations in Hartford, Connecticut.

First Night Hartford..(860)722-9546 www.firstnighthartford.org
This large and well- organized family- oriented event takes place in downtown Hartford, Ct. An alcohol- free New Year's Eve celebration, First Night Hartford 2007 is one of several First Night New Year's Eve celebrations in cities across America. In Hartford, Ct, the event runs from 2:00 pm through midnight, at which time the second of two fireworks displays occurs. The first, at 6:00 pm, is designed to accomodate the younger participants who go to sleep early. Over twenty performance venues, including theaters, churches, art galleries, schools, hotels and many others feature multi- cultural artistic and entertainment events throughout the afternoon and evening. Hundreds of artists and performers take part in this annual New Year's Eve celebration in Hartford, Ct. Music, theater, comedy, dance, sculpture, puppetry and mime performances are just some of the attractions.