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)