First Night, Tacoma’s New Year’s Eve celebration, is an opportunity for friends and families to say farewell to the old year and hello to the new. First Night is a family-friendly, alcohol-free celebration that will draw thousands to downtown Tacoma. This year’s theme is “The Year of the Pirate.” Come downtown for a fun day and night of exciting events, including free museum admissions, crafts for the kids, a parade, live entertainment, a fireworks show, and more. For more information, visit the First Night Web site at http://www.firstnighttacoma.org .