IMAGE GALLERY: Portsmouth First Night 2012

First Night 2012 officially got underway around 1 p.m. this afternoon, when artists began creating the ice sculptures in front of the North Church in Market Square.

Additional festivities get started at 4 p.m., with fireworks set for 7:30. For more details on the schedule, check out our comprehensive .

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