After being canceled last year, First Night State College returns on Friday to bid farewell to 2021 and usher in 2022 with a family-friendly celebration throughout the day and night.
A New Year’s Eve tradition in State College since 1994, First Night, a production of the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts, kicks off on Friday morning and features music, variety and comedy performances, ice sculptures, workshops, ice skating and much more.
This year’s celebration features traditional favorites, some new additions and a few changes, including new performance venues at the Blue Brick Theatre and 3 Dots Downtown.
Here’s a look at what’s in store for First Night State College.
FIRST NIGHT BUTTONS
First Night buttons help cover some of the costs of the festival and are required for entry to workshops, indoor performances and Pegula Ice Arena throughout the day and night. Buttons are $10 and children 12 and under do not require one if accompanied by an adult with a button. They can be purchased at locations around State College (see the list here) or at performance and information sites on Tuesday.
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