First Night in Leesburg FL
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by Arthur
Posted on Sunday, January 6th, 2008 at 4:03 am CET
This week we were in Florida and for New Year’s Eve we visited Leesburg for First Night. Leesburg, a small town north of Orlando that celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2007, is one of four cities in Florida that organize a First Night every year. There was live entertainment in 17 venues along the town’s charming Main Street, from 8pm to midnight.
![Leesburg FL Main Street](https://www.wolfstad.com/img/2008/leesburg2.jpg)
Leesburg Main Street
The town square was at the center of the celebration with several food stands and a large stage. A band counted down to midnight and then there was a big fireworks display. In New York they traditionally drop a ball, but in Leesburg they raise an orange:
The venues were not bursting, but the performers were still putting on a big show.
![Leesburg FL Main Street](https://www.wolfstad.com/img/2008/leesburg3.jpg)
“Sock Hop” at Tropic Twin Theatre
![Page from Leesburg's Daily Commercial newspaper about First Night](https://www.wolfstad.com/img/2008/leesburg1.jpg)
Posted on Sunday, January 6th, 2008 at 4:03 am CET
This week we were in Florida and for New Year’s Eve we visited Leesburg for First Night. Leesburg, a small town north of Orlando that celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2007, is one of four cities in Florida that organize a First Night every year. There was live entertainment in 17 venues along the town’s charming Main Street, from 8pm to midnight.
![Leesburg FL Main Street](https://www.wolfstad.com/img/2008/leesburg2.jpg)
Leesburg Main Street
The town square was at the center of the celebration with several food stands and a large stage. A band counted down to midnight and then there was a big fireworks display. In New York they traditionally drop a ball, but in Leesburg they raise an orange:
The venues were not bursting, but the performers were still putting on a big show.
![Leesburg FL Main Street](https://www.wolfstad.com/img/2008/leesburg3.jpg)
“Sock Hop” at Tropic Twin Theatre
![Page from Leesburg's Daily Commercial newspaper about First Night](https://www.wolfstad.com/img/2008/leesburg1.jpg)