The day’s festivities fill Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh on December 31, offering entertainment for all ages.
Festivities begin with the early afternoon City Plaza outdoor musical performances and the Children’s Celebration at 2pm. The night is capped off with music on the outdoor Main Stage, the famous Raleigh Acorn Drop, and a spectacular fireworks show.
This year is a year of many firsts for WRAL First Night Raleigh! In addition to moving the entire event outside and our new COVID safety measures (as listed below). All attendees (ages 6+) will need to provide one of the following (even with our new 100% outdoors setting):
- Proof of full vaccination against Covid-19
OR - Negative Covid-19 test from official testing site within 48 hours (does not need to be Wake County, and can be rapid or PCR)
WRAL First Night Raleigh will be offering on-site testing for those who have not yet had time to make an appointment, or those who are not fully vaccinated. Testing will be provided by Mako Medical and will cost $30/test.
Just like last year, we will be offering brunch from 12-3pm on Friday, January 1st. Seats will be first-come-first-serve with patio seating available dependent on the weather.
NEW YEAR'S DAY BRUNCH MENU
PORK CHOP
Applewood Smoked 8oz Boneless Pork Chop | Hoppin' John | Beer Braised Collards | Jalapeño Tomato Jam
CHEVRE CHAUD
Mixed Greens | Fried Goat Cheese | Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
MIXED GREENS
Gorgonzola | Pickled Onion | Candied Pecans | Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
SHRIMP + GRITS
Tasso Ham | Caramelized Onion | Diced Tomato | Scallion
DUCK HASH
Duck Confit | Roasted Potatoes | Caramelized Onion | Shaved Brussels Sprouts | White Cheddar Cheese | Two Fried Eggs | Union Special Bread Toast
EGGS BENEDICT
Two Poached Eggs | Ham | English Muffin | Hollandaise| Roasted Potatoes
SALMON BENEDICT
Two Poached Eggs | Smoked Salmon | Potato Pancake | Hollandaise| Roasted Potatoes
BANANA BREAD FRENCH TOAST
Rum Butter | Macerated Blueberries
NEUSE RIVER BURGER
Half Pound Beef Patty | Beer Cheese | Roasted Garlic Mustard Aioli | House-Made Pickles | Crispy Onion Strings | Union Special Bread Brioche Bun | Fries
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