Originally Posted by redstorm63
I'm planning a trip with my SO to DC for New Years and was wondering if there were any big events planned for New Years in DC? We are staying at the HGI Courthouse in Arlington and planned on hitting most of the major DC stops, but we wanted to see if there was anything special planned for New Years in DC. Thanks!
Besides some non-alcoholic First Night celebrations in the suburbs, individual restaurants/bars/clubs throwing their own celebrations, and a few black tie balls here and there, there is nothing much to do in DC for New Years. No fireworks, no big outdoor gatherings (too cold?), no block parties, no organized celebrations to speak of. My advice would be to find a restaurant, bar, club or ball to ring in the new year in DC.