First Night Celebration - The traditional First Night celebration is held at Leesburg every year on New Years Eve. It is a family oriented, alcohol-free New Year's celebration with numerous cultural performances. Endless entertainment options like Jazz, Classical Music, Puppet Shows, Bluegrass and Folk Music bring out the festive fervor of New Year. First Night concludes with a traditional Grand Illumination. People gather on the courthouse lawn, hold candles and share the flames with their near and dear ones.
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