First Night Alexandria 2021 Activities Canceled, Fireworks On

ALEXANDRIA, VA — By recommendation of the Alexandria Health Department, First Night Alexandria shows and activities will be canceled, but fireworks will still happen on New Year's Eve. Other cancellations include Waterskiing Santa on Christmas Eve and Olde Year’s Day at Torpedo Factory Art Center on New Year's Eve.

First Night Alexandria, which typically features event locations around the city, has canceled all activities except the fireworks finale at midnight. Due to COVID-19 cases reaching the highest level to date, the Alexandria Health Department recommended and the city government agreed to cancel activities that encourage crowding. Cancellations include the Market Square Kickoff, Battle of the Buskers and the Countdown to 2022 Street Party.

"First Night Alexandria is committed to making the health and safety of our community a top priority. All shows and activities as part of the New Year’s Eve Festival of Music & More are cancelled to prevent further spread of COVID-19," First Night Alexandria shared in a statement.

For those who purchased First Night Alexandria tickets, refunds are being processed. Refunds should be provided in five to seven days. Questions can be directed to 417-501-5752, or email at info@firstnightalexandria.org.

Fireworks will happen at midnight, lasting about 10 minutes. Viewers are encouraged to spread out and wear a mask if social distancing cannot be maintained.

Viewing locations include:

• Canal Center Plaza (Center Canal Plaza)
• Rivergate Park (2 Montgomery St.)
• Oronoco Bay Park (100 Madison St.)
• Founders Park (351 North Union St.)
• Waterfront Park (1A Prince St.)
• Windmill Hill Park (501 South Union St.)
• Ford’s Landing Boardwalk (99 Franklin St.)
• Jones Point Park (Jones Point Dr.)
• George Washington Masonic Temple (101 Callahan Dr.)

For more information, visit firstnightalexandria.org.