this is the "official" name and so i searched and didn't see it...and i didn't bother to even scan the first page, so it's possible i missed an established thread

anyway, i've never been and we have friends here from out of town who want to go...we have reservations for dinner already, but i was curious about the tickets

do you have to buy one just to show up at 10:30-11pm and watch the acorn drop? i mean, i see that they sell "all day passes" for $9 (http://firstnightraleigh.com/buy-a-pass/), but i don't care about being there until the end

i assume i have to buy a button, but i figured i'd check with you guys first and just endure the ridicule

12/31/2012 10:03:40 AM

Ridicule numero uno: are you 8 years old or younger? No. You'll hate FNR.

Honestly though, I've never been. The family friendly thing seems retarded imo. It's like with the triangle if it's not sesame street they think it's drunken brawls and strippers. They need to lose the family friendly bullshit and just have a regular party.

12/31/2012 11:21:16 AM

Anyone know a good place to read what every bar is doing tonight? Haven't been downtown for new years in s really long time

12/31/2012 11:30:10 AM

The Stagger should have the normal specials

12/31/2012 11:46:26 AM

I too am interested in whether you need tix to get on to city plaza just for the acorn drop

12/31/2012 4:06:21 PM

no you do not need tickets to be in city plaza for the acorn drop

the button is necessary for all the events they have hosted elsewhere though

12/31/2012 5:56:26 PM

Generally speaking, if it's indoors you'll need a button and if it's outdoors you don't.

There may be a few outdoor shows that require them, but unless a musician you like happens to be doing an official FNR show, there's absolutely no reason for any non-parent over the age of 12 to buy a button.

12/31/2012 6:10:55 PM