Hundreds Turn Out for First 'First Night Vienna' on New Year's Eve

Vienna's very first "First Night Vienna" New Year's Eve celebration was a big success Tuesday night with hundreds of residents enjoying music, food and fun.

The special evening was presented by the Vienna Business Association and the Town of Vienna Tuesday night from 7 p.m. to midnight on the town's picturesque Church Street.

Temperatures were chilly, in the 30s, but there was a clear sky. Volunteers and police were out in force, musicians sang and played and food trucks doled out everything from burgers to quesadillas.

Patrons enjoyed free popcorn, hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows and warmed themselves at bonfires and space warmers. Kids enjoyed a moon bounce, games and children's entertainers at the Main Tent.

Caffe Amouri was packed with people enjoying lattes and musical performances, with Camille Thornton of McLean kicking off the evening, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar. Outside it was chilly but many patrons warmed up near bonfires placed here and there with volunteers standing by with marshmallows and plenty of wood for the fire.

Patrons made their way down Church Street stopping at food trucks, the Main Tent, the Freeman House, Concord Lodge and Vienna Presbyterian Church Chapel, where activities and entertainers made for a special evening.

Did you go to First Night Vienna? What did you like most?