WRAL First Night Raleigh
The City’s Go-To Destination on New Year’s Eve
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A Popular Tradition For Thousands Of NC Residents
Festivities begin with the early afternoon City Plaza outdoor musical performances and the Children’s Celebration at 2pm. Performances and activities will continue throughout the evening across multiple indoor venues throughout Downtown Raleigh. The night is capped off with music on the outdoor Main Stage, the famous Raleigh Acorn Drop, and a spectacular fireworks show.
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Artsplosure is funded in part by the City of Raleigh based on the recommendations of the Raleigh Arts Commission. This project is supported by the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Artsplosure wishes to acknowledge the support of the Wake County Nonprofit Arts Relief Fund created by United Arts and Wake County.
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Artsplosure is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Make a tax deductible donation to support the mission of Artsplosure online, or by mailing a donation to 19 W Hargett St Suite 310, Raleigh, NC 27601.
