Chatham, Mass.
First Night Chatham's theme this year is 'Celebrate the Forties!' and is the Cape's only First Night celebration. Celebrate the new year '40s style, with themed music and acts around town. Chatham's celebration is a family friendly, alcohol-free atmosphere offering a circus, musicians, presentations by local artists, theater, opera, a bonfire, a noise parade, the Countdown Cod Drop, and a fireworks finale. More than 7,500 annually descend on Chatham and an additional 2,500 for the fireworks. Check out their website at www.firstnightchatham.com for details.
(Photo of Scott Jameson performance art; courtesy of Scott Jameson)
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A self-proclaimed "New England love-it-all," Kimberly Sherman has run, biked, driven, shopped, eaten, camped, museum-hopped, and listened to live music all over the region. Always carrying her camera, she has captured many of her New England adventures on film. She is a regular contributor to The Boston Globe and Boston.com, and blogs about events around New England. Kim lives in southern New Hampshire with her family. Contact Kim