First Night Danbury 2012-2013, enjoying its 23rd year as a family friendly New Year’s Eve celebration, salutes “Danbury Fare.” The pun is intended, with memories of Danbury’s historic and iconic “Fair” along with recognition of the City’s “Fare,” continuing to develop and service within the downtown hub. First Night takes place on New Year’s Eve, December 31st, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Danbury downtown venues, all within easy walking distance of one another.
First Night will offer more than 30 entertainments and activities over its 4 hours of spirited “Fare.” A vaudeville at The Palace Danbury traditionally anchors the evening, this year starring comedian Buddy Flip. Buddy’s brand of comedy is lovable, lyrical and his comfortable rapport has made him immensely popular, with widespread appearances from Sesame Street Live to Comedy Central to the stages of Atlantic City and Las Vegas. Flip will be joined on the stage of Danbury’s 1928 vaudeville house by The Susan King Duo and magician Ben Nemzer. Music, Variety Children’s Activities, Arts & Crafts, Novelties & Exhibitions are planned for every age group, every interest, and every entertainment. There’s Magic, Stilt walkers, Hypnotism, Face Painting, Belly Dancing for Kids, and more.
CityCenter Expands Hours for Button Pick - Up
CityCenter Danbury, the producing umbrella for First Night Danbury, will keep its offices at 186 Main Street open on Saturday & Sunday, December 29 & 30, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., and all day Monday, December 31st, beginning at 9:30 a.m., to accommodate those who haven't yet purchased their First Night buttons for the New Year's Eve festivities on Monday, December 31st. First Night buttons may also be purchased at branches of the Union Savings Bank, Savings Bank of Danbury, Bruegger's, the Danbury Public Library, the Danbury Mayor's Office, the Danbury Senior Center, Mohawk Tire, the Patriot Parking Garage, the News Times, Two Steps Downtown Grille, and other area businesses.
For more information, visit www.firstnightdanbury.org or call CityCenter Danbury at 203-792-1711. For area information: www.litchfieldhills.com.
