Countdown to 2020 in Princeton revelry rings in new year
McKinney promotes a family friendly Countdown event in Princeton with six indoor stages at The Room Upstairs and Renaissance Theater plus outdoor shows on Dick Copeland Square. Free outdoor activities, a ball drop at midnight, fireworks, and a first glow gift for the crowd mark the celebration led by 2016 Citizen of the Year. All Access Pass covers indoor venues. general admission is free for outdoors. Tickets and details at downtowncountdown.org. In Bluefield a separate 11 p.m. party on Commerce Street features Lori Charles as DJ and hot chocolate with a midnight lemon drop.
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