ALEXANDRIA, VA, DECEMBER 31, 2010. People gather outside the George Washington Masonic Memorial to watch the fireworks which conclude the 'First Night Alexandria', a family-friendly and alcohol-free celebration of the New Year held in Old Town Alexandria. The event features live music in 17 indoor venues and a multimedia finale with music, lasers, lights, video and pyrotechnics at midnight. (Photo by ASTRID RIECKEN For The Washington Post via Getty Images)
