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First Night Winchester pivots to virtual event


WINCHESTER — Although most community events in 2020 were canceled due to COVID-19, First Night Winchester is not.
But the annual New Year’s Eve celebration won’t have its traditional live performances, fireworks or the signature apple drop at midnight. Revelers instead can experience First Night entertainment inside their warm homes because First Night Winchester will be virtual today.
Organizers had hoped to hold a live event, but when Gov. Ralph Northam issued new COVID-related restrictions earlier this month, they had no choice but to pivot to an entirely online event.
Although many First Night celebrations across the country did cancel their events, Christine Germeyer, executive director of First Night Winchester, said local organizers were determined not to. And there’s even a major benefit to hosting the event online – it’s free for all. There will be no fireworks this year. ....

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