Ring in the New Year with These DC Celebrations!

First Night Alexandria is a community celebration of the New Year through the performing arts. It is an alcohol-free, family-oriented, and affordable festival that takes place in Old Town Alexandria. The event includes live performances, a fun hunt, children's games, and a spectacular fireworks display at midnight.

The Kennedy Center hosts a variety of New Year's Eve performances and parties. The evening often includes a performance by the National Symphony Orchestra, followed by a party in the Grand Foyer with live music, dancing, and a countdown to midnight.

The Willard InterContinental hosts a glamorous New Year's Eve Gala. The event includes a reception, a five-course dinner, live music, dancing, and a champagne toast at midnight. The hotel's historic and elegant setting makes this a unique way to ring in the New Year.

The National Harbor hosts a variety of New Year's Eve events, including parties at its many restaurants and bars, a fireworks display over the Potomac River, and a midnight celebration in the town square. The harbor's beautiful waterfront setting makes this a popular place to celebrate the New Year.

The Smithsonian hosts a New Year's Eve celebration that includes a buffet dinner, live music, dancing, and a champagne toast at midnight. The event takes place in the museum's beautiful and historic building, making it a unique and cultural way to ring in the New Year.