As people prepare for their big New Year’s plans in Buffalo, Buffalo is preparing to treat families to a “the ultimate ‘drug and alcohol free’ New Year’s Eve celebration.” Each year, on the big night, The Independent Health Foundation hosts an impeccable family friendly affair at The Convention Center in the heart of Downtown Buffalo. The attraction is held right around the corner from the City’s annual ball drop, earlier on in the evening. Attractions this year include:
- Kilted Colin, the juggling bagpiper
- Shemika Charles – the Limbo Queen
- Hybrid Fitness – Ninja Warrior Academy
- Jeff Musial – The Animal Guy
- Bubble Black Light Dance Party
- Drum line DownBeat Percussion (aka the Buffalo Bills Stampede)
- Toddler Zone
- Storybook characters
- The Red Trouser Show
- Special performance by Buffalo native and former X-Factor contestant, Cailtin Koch at 9:30 p.m.
- Confetti countdown and balloon drop
29th Annual First Night Buffalo
Sunday, December 31, 2017
5 to 10 p.m.
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center | 153 Franklin Street, Buffalo, New York
Tickets are now on sale exclusively at www.firstnightbuffalo.org. Tickets are $10 through Dec. 15 and will be $12 starting Dec. 16 up until the day of the event. Tickets will be available at the door the day of event for $15. Tickets include all rides, attractions and activities. Children ages 2-years-old and under are free. Free parking is available for attendees at the Fernbach and Main Place Mall parking ramps. For more information and a complete schedule of events, visit www.firstnightbuffalo.org. First Night Buffalo is presented by the Independent Health Foundation and sponsored by WKBW-TV Channel 7, Independent Health, The Buffalo News, and Lamar.