Since the completion of Fayettville Street a couple years ago, Fayetteville Street has become the home for every single street festival in Downtown.  And now that the street is open from the Capitol Building to Progress Energy Performing Arts Center, the options for holding street festivals like Raleigh Wide Open are infinite.

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The next upcoming major event hosted by Raleigh’s on this popular main street is First Night, to celebrate the new year.  Event starts at 5pm and will last until midnight. Various performers and activities will be live throughout the local businesses that make up Fayettville Street and the surrounding area, including live music, dancing, and more!  Visitors can admire the Raleigh City Museum,  enjoy discussions at the Urban Design Center, or listen to music concerts at local churches and the Progress Energy Center.

This night will climax on the main stage with the band Annuals followed by fireworks and the annual dropping of the Raleigh Acorn.

The First Night Event Map can be viewed here and more on the performers and activities here.

Download the full First Night Downtown Raleigh Schedule here (PDF).