About First Night ...

"First Night®" is an international alliance of over 200 New Year's eve celebrations in 4 countries that combines the traditions of marking the passage of time with modern day festivities. "First Night®" cultivates a sense of community, brings together the family, revitalizes the downtown, decreases alcohol consumption on New Year's Eve and stages a public observance of the coming of the New Year. 

Youngstown's "First Night®" will take place along Wick Avenue in the YSU campus area and central business disctrict in downtown. There will be both indoor and outdoor activities and performances. The celebration will begin at 6 PM and will end with a spectacular fireworks display as we ring in the New Year at midnight. 

Board of Trustees 2008-2009

Bob Barko Jr., President

Fr. Edward Noga, Vice President

Berni Combs, Treasurer

Danielle Battafarano, Secretary

Karen Wilson, President Emeritus

Ex Officio Trustee

Annie Gillam, 1st Ward Councilmember

Coordinator

Debbie DelQuadri

TRUSTEES

Shirley Bartlett

Bill Carnie

Anita Davis

Nancy Haraburda

George Mager

Mike McDonagh

Dennis Roller

Brooke Slanina

Gemma Sole

John R. Swierz

Savannah Thompson

Lois Thornton