Celebrate Mardi Gras on Cape Cod for New Year's Eve 2007

First Night Chatham is a family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration focused on the arts. Based on the celebration created in Boston In 1976, First Night celebrations are now held in more than 200 cities worldwide, but only in Chatham on the Cape.

First Night Chatham has become a wonderful way for people to come together and ring in the New Year in a festive, family friendly, alcohol-free atmosphere. Centered on Main Street, First Night Chatham offers something for everyone -- a circus, musicians, presentations by local artists, theater, opera, entertainment, a bonfire, a noise parade, and a fireworks finale! Come to town this New Year's Eve and Let the Good Times Roll!

There will be events that do not require buttons, lots of food vendors located near popular events, events for children, and something interesting to see at every venue, including the new Chatham Community Center.

Countdown Cod* was a highlight of First Night Chatham. Designed and built by Richard Clifford, the sculpture was lowered in synch with a countdown clock, and upon its full descent , the fireworks display began. Beautiful!