First Night Ocala

First Night Ocala
Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 at 5:30pm
Downtown Ocala

Enjoy 15+ experiences in Downtown Ocala, including:

Live Music from Big Bad Duo and Shelby Lauren, Fire Aerialists, kids zone, unique performance by Ocala Civic Theatre’s Brick City Cabaret, Comedy Mentalist, Live Statue, Interactive Art Experiences, Gallery Exhibit, Vendors, Food Trucks & MORE!

EVENT TIMELINE BY LOCATION TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 from 6-10PM Countdown & Live Music Until Midnight

DOWNTOWN SQUARE

5:30pm - Ticket Booth Opens (pre-sales pick-up)

6:00pm - Big Bad Duo | Main Stage Performers Face/Glow Painting Open

8:45pm - Kids Countdown @9pm

11:45pm Countdown Festivities Begin 12:00am HAPPY NEW YEAR!

MARION CULTURAL ALLIANCE (MCA) 

6:00pm - Ticket Booth Opens 

Shelby Lauren - Live Music in Gallery Gallery Open for Viewing

Interactive Installation in Courtyard Wishing Wall in Courtyard

6:30pm - Live Statue Photo-Op in Courtyard 

7:30pm - Live Statue Photo-Op in Courtyard

8:00pm - Artist Talk & Poetry Reading

8:30pm - Live Statue Photo-Op in Courtyard

10:00pm - Gallery & Courtyard Close

IHMC

6:00pm -  Doors Open / Seating Begins 6:30pm Brick City Cabaret Show @IHMC 7:15pm Close Area / Booth Breakdown

MARION THEATRE

6:00pm - Ticket Booth Open / Doors Open 

6:30pm - Illusionist Magic Show

8:00pm - Illusionist Magic Show 

9:00pm - Illusionist Magic Show

10:00pm - Theatre Closes

CITIZENS' CIRCLE

5:30pm - Ticket Booth Opens (pre-sales pick-up)

6:00pm - Kid Zone Open (Craft Table & Bounce Houses)

Vendors, Food Trucks & Drink Station Open

DJ Shawn Performs

Caricature Artist

6:30pm - Story Time & Craft

7:00pm - Fire & Aerialist Performers

7:30pm - DJ Dance Party

8:00pm - Story Time & Craft

9:00pm - Fire & Aerialist Performers

9:30pm - DJ Dance Party

10:00pm - Citizens' Circle Closes | Food Trucks Remain Open

11:30pm - Last Call for Food Trucks

Cost: $15 / person   

Kids 5 and under are FREE (with purchase of a regular ticket)

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