First Night State College

First Night State College is well known for its outstanding displays of carved ice; ice-carvers in action; horse-drawn carriage rides; musical and theatrical performances in downtown theaters, churches and the municipal building; the 5K Resolution Run; and art, craft, and performance workshops for kids and adults. A grand procession with life-size puppets, ice skating at Pegula Arena, and indoor and outdoor resolutions sculptures and activities are popular elements of the First Night State College tradition. The event provides an alcohol-free alternative New Year’s Eve celebration for the young and young-at-heart, creating a fun and uplifting atmosphere in downtown State College to usher in the new year.