First Night got underway late this afternoon. The sun was setting, the air was cold — but the anticipation of Westport’s 21st annual New Year’s Eve community celebration made for a warm feeling all around downtown.
Festivities continue through 10 p.m., when fireworks soar over the river. Come on down!
(Click on this schedule for all events.)
Horse-drawn carriages clomp downtown. For modern transportation, buses run between Jesup Green and Saugatuck Elementary School through 9 p.m.
The Westport Astronomical Society hauled out some serious telescopes. The view is better now that the sun has set.
First Night Westport/Weston runs smoothly, thanks to an army of volunteers.
The Survivors Swing Band kicked things off at the library. (Photo/Fred Cantor)
Good thing DeBlasio is not our “First Selectman” or the horse-drawn carriage would be toast! Happy New Year everyone!
New Year’s Eve is no time for controversy.
Relax Nancy….only tongue and cheek. Happy New Year to you and yours!
Ditto!
Any pics of the fireworks on the river? Could hear them from Newtown Tpke!
Fireworks photos are tough to get! I wasn’t there — but if anyone has a good photo, please send it along.