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Happy 2014: New Year's Eve Events Around Northern Virginia

Make your plans to ring in 2014.

How do you plan to ring in the new year next week?

Here are some events happening around Northern Virginia.

Did we miss any New Year's Eve soirees? Let us know in the comments.

Click the links to find out more information about any of these events.


Fairfax Four-MilerStart off your New Year's Eve with this festive four-mile run, hosted by Pacer's running store in Old Town Fairfax. Race kicks off at 6 p.m. Pizza and beverages will be served to all participants. Registration fee is $40 and includes a race sweatshirt. Pacers, 10427 North St., Fairfax City.

New Year's Eve Golf Tournament. Annual four-person scramble. Entry fee includes green fee, cart fee, range balls, prizes and lunch. $70. Begins at 10 a.m. Herndon Centennial Golf Course, 909 Ferndale Ave. 

ArtSpace Herndon's New Year's Eve Celebration. 7 p.m.: Family-friendly art activities and music. 8 p.m.: Music by The Music Loft's "Jumbo Shrimp" youth band. 9 p.m.: Bonfire and drum circle. 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.: Jazz music by Al Robertson Quartet featuring Frank Lombardi, light refreshments, and a champagne toast at midnight. All ages. Free and open to the public. ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center St. 703-956-6590. 

First Night Alexandria Festival. A family-friendly festival in Old Town Alexandria. Shops and restaurants transform into performance venues to showcase local talent. Fun includes live music, dancing, art, and a fireworks show on the river. Noon to midnight. King and Royal streets. All ages welcome. Tickets are $20, kids 12 and under and active military are free.  

First Night ViennaA family-friendly street festival featuring live music, artisan booths, food, family-friendly activities and more. Ring in the new year early at 9 p.m., or stay for the final countdown at midnight. 7 p.m. to midnight. Along Historic Church Street. Free admission.

80s New Year's Eve Dance PartyDance the year away with The Legwarmers, a popular area 80s band. 9:30 p.m. State Theatre, 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church. $50 admission.


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