First Night Artists

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Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides by Carriage Limousine Service

Around Town 7-10 p.m.

Carriage Limousine Service will offer sleigh rides through beautiful Downtown Akron in a one of a kind eight passenger horse drawn sleigh!

Sponsored by: METRO Regional Transit Authority

Kent State Ice Carving Club

Mainstage 9:15-11 p.m.
Mainstage 11-11:25 p.m.

An amazing demonstration of ice carving performed and choreographed to music, followed by an extraordinary speed carving competition to cap off the evening’s festivities.

Fire & Ice
Polar opposites will attract thousands at the Mainstage of First Night Akron when the Kent State Ice Carving Club presents their speed carving competition in contrast to R&RPoi’s Fire Twirling extravaganza. Both ice and fire will be flying in this awe inspiring demonstration of skill and artistry. Two ice carvers will race against the clock to complete their masterpiece within a 25 minute deadline. And two fire twirlers will dazzle the guests of First Night with aerial tosses and twirling feats to boggle the imagination. Don’t miss this exhibition of the elements in their most artistic form.

This Site Sponsored by: City of Akron

Midnight Wedding Festivities

Mainstage 6:55 p.m.
Mainstage 11:45 p.m.

Watch as pre-registered couples try their luck at winning custom made white gold diamond companion wedding rings designed by C. L. Davis Jewelers plus overnight accommodations and a deluxe breakfast from the Ramada Plaza located right in the heart of Downtown! The winning couple will be whisked away in a horse drawn sleigh where their wedding bands will be custom sized to fit for when they exchange vows at the midnight ceremony. Let your New Year’s Eve explode in pyrotechnics and love. Exchange wedding vows on Main Street and share your first kiss as newlyweds at midnight under the stars and the beauty of the New Year’s fireworks.

Sponsored by: C.L. Davis Jewelers

ZOBAPAGO

Mainstage 8:15-9 p.m.

Take a ride with ZOBAPAGO (zo-bop-a-go) - dynamic educational entertainment combining songs with a story for children and those willing to let their inner child play for the night.

This Site Sponsored by: City of Akron