New Year's Fun for the Whole Family- First Night Columbus

What is it: Central Ohio's Largest New Year's Eve Celebration

Who would enjoy this event: Families, singles, and people of all ages

When: Monday December 31st, 2007 4:30 PM - Midnight

Where: Downtown Columbus

Admission:
Advance Admission is Only $10
$12 Day of the Event and Children 5 or younger are Free
Buttons may be purchased in December at all of these central Ohio locations:

• Meijer
• Fifth Third Banks
• COSI
• Cord Camera

This is an alcohol-free event that has over 150 different entertainers at 15 downtown venues. Here are some of the more interesting options this event has to offer:

Fire & Ice: You can watch as a six foot tall ice sculpture is made and then see a fire set within it melt through the structure.
7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Located on in the Block Party

Teen Idol Dance Party: A safe teen dance party that also has an American Idol- style singing competition.
The First Night Teen Idol Dance Party, Sponsored by Nationwide
8:00 - 11:00 p.m.

Pancake & Syrup Party: For $6 you can load up on Bob Evan's pancakes and a drink. Consider this your opportunity to carb-load so you have the energy to party until midnight.
Bob Evans Farms Pancake & Syrup Party
6:00 - 10:30 p.m. (Pancake service concludes at 11 p.m.)
Located at Rhodes State Office Tower

Two Men and a Truck Bubble Stomp: Imagine a DJ hosted dance party on a giant sheet of bubble wrap. That's exactly what this event is!
8:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Located on City Hall Plazas in the Block Party

Fireworks: No New Year's celebration would be complete without fireworks! Not to worry, First Night Columbus provides a great display to finish up the night.
American Electric Power Grand Finale & Fireworks Extravaganza
11:30 p.m. - 12:15 a.m.
Located at Genoa Park

Other things to do during First Night Columbus: There's a magician performance, professional juggler, face painting, Habeeba's bellydancing performance, Afrorhythm dancing backed by Columbus Community Drummers, HighJinks Dance Company performance, karaoke, access to COSI (a great science center for kids and adults), and a Coca Cola block party.

There will be two first aid stations located downtown with free care to anyone in attendance. First Night Columbus is a secure and safe event with plenty of police and security guards to keep things from getting out of hand.

First Night Columbus is definitely my pick for the most entertaining, safest, and most fun venue for bringing in the New Year in Central Ohio!