Forecast expected to spur First Night attendance

YOUNGSTOWN

Dry weather with an expected high temperature of 40 degrees is putting First Night Youngstown organizers in high spirits.

“A lot of the venues definitely said they saw an increase in the numbers last year, and I really think that the weather was part of the reason. So this year when I saw the forecast, I was truly excited. I really hope this helps the turnout,” said Lyndsey Hughes, director of downtown events for the city.

Hughes added that First Night Youngstown has a had steady turnout of more than 1,000 people each year. First Night celebrations are family-oriented, alcohol-free events designed to ring in the New Year. Youngstown, Canfield and Salem will have First Night celebrations Saturday.

In Youngstown, two venues have been added.

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