First Night Tacoma-Pierce County
Welcome! First Night is Tacoma's New Year's Eve celebration. It is an opportunity for friends and families to say farewell to the old year and hello to the new. First Night is a family-friendly, alcohol-free, and most of all, a fabulously FUN celebration.
HI JACK: A Performance Spectacle

WHAT: An art event designed for community involvement.
WHERE: Between 7th and 9th Street on Broadway
WHEN: From 8:30 until 10pm
DRESS: Warm, Circus-themed costumes
BRING: An instrument and a piece of toast
LEARN MORE about how you can participate in this one-of-a-kind event!
Sponsor First Night!
We couldn't put on this event without your generous support! Click the button below to learn more about our sponsorship levels and how you can support First Night 2010 by donating online!First Night 2009 Feedback
Please take a moment to tell us about your experience at First Night 2009!Restaurants
Enjoy your New Years Eve dinner at one of our generous restaurant sponsors. To beat the crowds, we recommend a late afternoon reservation.
See the list of participating restaurants >>
First Night 2009 Program
Quick Guide: Printable Schedule
First Night Tacoma's 2009 Program Schedule is now available! We've got an amazing evening planned. Check out the schedule for your favorite venues:
- Street Acts
- Rialto Theater
- Pantages Theater
- Pythian Temple
- Pierce Transit Main Stage
- Sanford & Son: Upper Stage
- Sanford & Son: Downstairs Stage
- Club SOTA
- Theater on the Square
Volunteers Needed!
First Night is seeking volunteers to assist the night of the event. We need help in a variety of functions - helping with the parade, button checkers, set-up and tear-down, festival rovers, technical assistance and more.
Learn more about how to sign up.
Questions? Contact our volunteer coordinator via email: volunteer@firstnighttacoma.org or by phone: (253) 279-8213







