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First Night Morris Rings in New Year With a Bang

Fireworks display culmination of annual Morristown celebration.

 
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Gabby Achenbach sits with her 18-month-old daughter Anya, waiting for the fireworks to start.
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Daniel, Dylan and Sienna Valerno crowd around the frozen fountain in Morristown, waiting for the first round of fireworks.
Gabby Achenbach sits with her 18-month-old daughter Anya, waiting for the fireworks to start.

First Night Morris County welcomed the new year Monday night with about 20 venues throughout Morristown for the family-friendly, no-alcohol, town-wide celebration. The night included a Battle of the Bands competition and ended with a fireworks display on the Green.

Related Topics: First Night Morris 2013 and Morristown Green

Richard

2:50 pm on Tuesday, January 1, 2013

What a wonderful show, last night. My family has attended everyone of the 21 First Nights - and they keep getting better each year. Last night was no exception! Thank you for putting on such a wonderful extravangaza. It is a great way to celebrate and welcome in a New Year with our Morris County neighbors.

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GW

4:26 pm on Tuesday, January 1, 2013

It was a lovely night; wish I hadn't forgotten my camera!

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Carol Feldman

9:50 pm on Tuesday, January 1, 2013

What a waste of time. I wish I didn't bring my whole family. Never again

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Richard

6:29 am on Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Planning in advance is necessary to make First Night enjoyable. A schedule of performers, along with a description of their act, is provided in newspaper format in advance. It is also available online. Before arriving, you need to select the show you want to see and have a relatively good idea where the venue is situated. With that little bit of planning, you could take in up to 4 shows - anything from dance, to comedy, to a variety of music, and unusual performances. Something for every age!

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Michael

9:04 am on Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Hi Carol - was there any specific reason why you felt it was a waste of time? I think many would be interested to know.

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Linda Sadlouskos

6:53 am on Wednesday, January 2, 2013

I had a great time at First Night, after dinner at a local restaurant. Luckily, I was with someone who had similar taste in music!

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I plead the 2nd!

10:25 am on Sunday, January 6, 2013

Does first night use public money?

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