First Light Wake Forest is scheduled for December 31, 2008. Please note that the schedule of events listed below is subject to change. For more information, call (919) 761-3021.
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EVENT |
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2:00 pm
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South White Street/East Owen Avenue closed to traffic
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6:00 pm
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Bill Smith's Magic of Music Karaoke Begins at Municipal Parking Lot
Gazebo
Wake Forest Spacewalk Inflatables Open
Climbing Wall Opens
DJ / Contests - MainStage
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6:15-6:45 pm
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Will McBride Group Performs on Main Stage (Set 1)
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6:45 pm
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DJ / Contests - MainStage
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7:15-8:00 pm
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Will McBride Group Performs on Main Stage (Set 2)
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8:00 pm
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DJ / Contests - MainStage
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8:20 pm
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All Inflatables, Climbing Wall, and Karaoke close for 15 minutes |
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8:30 pm
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First Countdown for Kids – NO FIREWORKS
Auld Lang Syne
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9:00 pm
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Opening Ceremony
Presentation of Colors by the NC National Guard
Lori Eitel Performs the National Anthem
Invocation – Jimmy Allen, Heritage Baptist Church
Introduction of Dignitaries
Introduction of Kara Louise, Centennial Celebration Events Coordinator
Welcome by Mayor Vivian Jones
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9:30-10:45 pm
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Voltage Brothers Perform on Main Stage (Set 1)
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10:45 pm
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DJ / Contests - MainStage
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11:00 pm
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Noisemaker Check
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11:15 pm-12:25 am
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Voltage Brothers Perform on Main Stage (Set 2)
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11:30 pm
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Karaoke Closes
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11:40 pm
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Inflatables Close
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11:45 pm
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Climbing Wall Closes |
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11:57 pm
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Voltage Brothers Finish Song
Mayor Vivian Jones Introduced to Begin Countdown |
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11:59 pm
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Countdown Begins |
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12:00 am
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10-Second Countdown
Go Pyro Fireworks Begin |
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12:25 am
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Voltage Brothers Perform Final Song |
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12:30 am
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First Light Wake Forest Officially Ends |
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3:00 am
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South White Street & East Owen Avenue Re-Open to Traffic |