Several downtown businesses will remain open during at least a portion of the First Light Wake Forest festivities. The following downtown merchants have also announced special offers to commemorate the kick-off to Wake Forest's 2009 Centennial Celebration:
Wake Forest Coffee Company
156 S. White St.
New Year's Eve Store Hours: 7 am - 12:30 am
Specials: Offering in-house music
The Cotton Company
306 S. White St.
New Year's Eve Store Hours: 10 am - 10 pm
Specials: Hot spiced cider while supplies last!
Next Consignment Boutique
210 S. Main St.
New Year's Eve Store Hours: 10 am - Midnight
Specials: 20% off sale all day on formals, dresses, skirts and suits. Shoppers can wear their purchases out or leave them inside for later pickup.
The Forks Cafeteria & Catering
339 Brooks St.
New Year's Eve Store Hours: 4:30 pm - 9 pm
Specials: All You can Eat Buffet with 7 entrees, 16 vegetables, Dessert and Beverage included. Prices: Adults - $10.50; Children 6 to 12 - $7; Kids 3 to 5 - $5.50; 2 and under - free.
Alphabet Soup Educational Supplies & More, Inc.
145 E. Wait Ave.
New Year's Eve Store Hours: to be announced
Specials: Family Game Night
North Carolina Specialty Shops
150 S. White St.
New Year's Eve Store Hours: Open until midnight
Specials: Food tasting, popcorn and drinks
Old Magnolia Trading Company
213 S. White St.
New Year's Eve Store Hours: Open until 9 pm
Specials: Cider, cookies, and snacks
Shorty's Famous Hotdogs
214 S. White St.
New Year's Eve Store Hours: Open until 8:30 pm
B&W Hardware
232 S. White St.
New Year's Eve Store Hours: Open until 8:30 pm
Specials: Smoker grill samplings
Domino's Pizza
143-B S. White St.
New Year's Eve Store Hours: 11 am - 10 pm
Las Margaritas
111 S. White St.
New Year's Eve Store Hours: Open until 1 am
Specials: In-house band
Roman's Antiques & Imports
113 S. White St.
New Year's Eve Store Hours:
Red Door Interiors & Acquisitions
221 S. White St.
New Year's Eve Store Hours: Open until 8 pm
Over the Falls Deli
238 S. White St.
New Year's Eve Store Hours: Open until 12:30 am