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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
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- Q: What time does First
Night run?
A: First Night runs from 6:00pm through
to midnight on December 31.
- Q: Do I need a ticket to attend?
A: Yes, in order to enter the gated activity
areas of First Night and participate in the arts programs you
will require a ticket.
- Q: How much do tickets costs?
A: Tickets are $15 for adults (age 13 and up).
Kids tickets are $8 each (age 3 to 12). Children 2 and under
are free and do not require a tickets. All children must be accompanied
by an adult.
- Q: Where does the event take
place
A: First Night takes place in Whistler Village
with primary venues being Village Square and TELUS Conference
Centre.
- Q: Is there free transit to First
Night?
A: Yes, the most efficient way to get to
First Night is via Whistler Transit bus service. Bus service
is FREE on Dec. 31 from 6:00pm to 3:30am. Please note that transit service is suspended from 11pm - 12am.
- Q: What happens at the event?
A: First Night is an alcohol-free Celebration
of the Arts. The event is a fun and exciting mix of performing
and participatory arts. First Night shows off the talents
of Canadian musicians, actors and comedians as well as the arts and
crafts creativity of local artists.
- Q: Is there anything for my teenager
to do?
A: First Night is an event for all ages.
We offer programs and entertainment strictly for teenagers,
featuring music, DJ's, talent contests and really cool décor.
- Q: What does alcohol-free and
zero-tolerance mean?
A: First Night does not allow alcohol or
guests who are intoxicated onto the event site. It is a safe,
secure and creative alternative to alcohol-based New Year's
celebrations. Those traditional celebrations are available
in Whistler too - find out about them by visiting www.whistler.com.
Zero-tolerance means that guests who attempt to enter First
Night with alcohol will have their liquor confiscated and
may be subject to arrest.
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