Whistler First Night
Event
Whistler's First Night is the
legendary come one come all New Year's Eve Celebration
that takes over Whistler's pedestrian only Village
Stroll and the TELUS Conference Center to say
goodbye to the old and to welcome the new. The
18 th annual alcohol-free evening promotes a "Celebration
of the Arts" and this year's program promises
new, fun and fresh ideas, featuring an inspiring
program of great live music, art workshops and
street entertainment for people of all ages. This
showcasing of talented musicians, actors and comedians
as well as the creativity of local artists blends
into a fun and exciting mix of performing and
participatory arts.
The lively energy that is First
Night gets underway @ 6pm on December 31st which
leaves enough time to explore and experience the
celebration in its entirety before the new year
is upon us. First Night promotes the "family
friendly message" and is proudly an alcohol-free
evening. Whistler Village's perimeter is secured
and for the nominal entry fee of $15 adults /
$5 - 12 years and under, Whistler provides a safe,
secure and creative alternative to alcohol-based
New Year's celebrations.
Keeping in line with the "there's
something for everyone" theme, First Night
offers a 9:30pm countdown for the younger participants
in the crowd that can't quite last until the actual
stroke of midnight. Of
course a New Year's celebration cannot exist without
fireworks! Locals and visitors alike ring in the
New Year sound-tracked by live performances on
two stages and memorable fireworks display lighting
up the mountains.
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