First Night Morris Brings New Year's Eve Celebration To Morristown

MORRISTOWN, NJ — A major Morristown event will make a return this week. First Night Morris County—Morristown's major New Year's Eve celebration—is planned for this Sunday.

The county's alcohol-free celebration of the arts is ringing in the New Year, and Morris Arts is serving as an artistic programmer for the 32nd time.

In the past, thousands of attendees have flocked into town to take in the fireworks on the Morristown Green on New Year's Eve, earning them the title of the largest First-Night celebration in the area.

First Night Morris is set to return this weekend in full swing, with 70 performances by over 200 artists at over 20 indoor and outdoor locations throughout the community. A classic fireworks display and a film festival are also on the itinerary.

Regular admission tickets are available at firstnightmorris.org or the Morristown box office of the Mayo Performing Arts Center for $30 each or $95 for four.

Here is what is included with each ticket:

• 70 performances at 20 venues (18 in-person, 1 streaming, and 1 on-demand), and 50+ on-demand films.
• Events include theatre, music (rock, jazz, classical, opera), visual arts, film festivals, world cultures, children’s programs and so much more.
• Fireworks at 9:15 p.m., and the program concludes with the new Midnight Countdown Featuring Fireworks to Welcome in the New Year.
• Complimentary shuttles start at 4:45 p.m.
• Children’s Fun Festival at Morristown High School from 4:45 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Film Festival starting at 6 p.m.
• Complimentary parking at any Morristown parking garage starting at 4 p.m.
• Complimentary mobile app and print program
• On-demand access from 4 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2023, to 4 p.m. on Jan. 1, 2024

"First Night Morris County 2024 is the biggest and brightest New Year’s Eve celebration in New Jersey, providing a magnificent, family-friendly, substance- and alcohol-free celebration in the heart of Morristown," event organizers said.

The variety of performances can be staggering. Fortunately, there is not only a complete schedule of performances to download and print out but a full map of the venues as well.

For more information, to volunteer, or to purchase tickets, click here.