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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Contact: Columbia Parks and Recreation, 874-7460

 
First Night® ColumbiaNew Year's Eve Celebration
 “Again From the Top!”  Celebrate New Year’s Eve in the District on
December 31. The 5K Run/Walk begins at 4 p.m.in front of Cyclextreme. 
Doors for other First Night activities open at 6:30. Entertainment
begins at 7 p.m.(Teen Venue opens at 6:00and begins at 6:30).
What does the daughter of Cajun legend, Dewey Balfa, fireworks, hula
hoops, fire twirling, a gold medal winning, international woman
magician, a children’s dance party and Sutu Forte have in common? You
will find all of that and more at First Night Columbia! Ring in the New
Year with family and friends at the celebration that marks the passage
of time through the arts! Revelers can travel from one location to the
next enjoying multiple performances, dancing, activities and art for all
ages at 12 venues in downtown Columbia.
Young revelers can visit the "Create and Celebrate" art area and
participate in their own procession at 9:15 p.m.that leads to the
children’s finale featuring entertainment, a countdown and fireworks
display. Teen bands will perform at the First Christian Church
throughout the night. At 11:30 p.m., all ages will enjoy the People’s
Procession that will lead revelers to the finale at Courthouse
Squarewith entertainment, a countdown and spectacular fireworks at
midnight(weather permitting).
Admission buttons purchased prior to the event are $8 for those 8 years
and older and will be $10 at the door at specified locations only.
Buttons will be available December15 at the Columbia Parks and
Recreation office at #1 South 7th Street, the ARC, Streetside Records
and Gerbes Supermarkets. Call 874-7460 or visit the Web site at
www.firstnightcolumbia.org for information. Stay overnight in
Columbia– go to www.visitcolumbiamo.com for hotel information. 
Shuttle & Parking - Columbia Transit busses will run a shuttle route
that winds through the First Night footprint from 7:00 p.m – 12:30
a.m.Parking garages are located at Sixth, Eighth, 10th and Cherry and
Eighth and Walnut. Streets around the courthouse will be closed during
fireworks displays. All venues are smoke and alcohol free.
Venue Locations- First Christian Church (Teen Venue) *, Boone County
Government Center Courthouse Square (finales), Columbia Art League (7-10
p.m.), Cyclextreme (5K Run 4 p.m.), The City Building*, (Youth
entertainment 7-9:15), Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts*, Missouri
United Methodist Church (Auditorium, Music Room 1st floor south,
Community Room 1st floor north, and the Chapel), First Presbyterian
Church* and Calvary Episcopal (children’s art 6:30-10:00) 
(* Indicates button sales locations the night of First Night.)
Volunteer Information- Volunteers are needed for First Night.
Volunteers can help with sales, ushering, button checking, and the
children’s art area. It takes approximately 200 volunteers to produce
First Night - so lend a hand for a few hours and receive free admission
to First Night. To volunteer call 874-7499.
Contact Information For general information, call Parks and Recreation
at (573) 874-7460. Director, Jane Accurso <jane at firstnightcolumbia.org,
573 673-8477. Visit: www.firstnightcolumbia.org 
First Night Columbia is sponsored by the City of Columbia, Columbia
Convention and Visitor's Tourism Development Program, 101.5 KPLA & KFRU
1400 Radio, Columbia Daily Tribune, KOMU-TV8 & CW, Missouri Arts Council
(a state agency) Columbia Parks and Recreation.
 
 
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