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Follow on Google News | Join S.C. neighbors for Famously Hot New Year this Thursday, Dec. 31 with Ms. Lauryn HillAnswers to FAQs, transportation and accommodation details, give to One SC Flood Relief Fund
By: Famously Hot New Year In its fifth year, Famously Hot New Year (#FHNY) is free and open to all ages, encompassing a free, full-length concert by Ms. Lauryn Hill and three S.C. bands, a midnight countdown with Columbia, S.C., Mayor Steve Benjamin, the most colossal NYE fireworks display in the Carolinas, and a range of family-friendly events, attractions, and hospitality offerings within blocks FHNY. FAQs for Famously Hot New Year Q. Is Famously Hot New Year kid-friendly? A. Yes! FHNY is family-friendly, with partnered events geared toward children like Main Street ICE and WOW! New Year’s Eve Carnival. Guests must be 21+ to purchase or consume alcohol. Q. What time will Ms. Lauryn Hill take the stage? Gates open at 6:30 p.m., with Ms. Lauryn Hill to play around 10:30 p.m. See the full schedule online: http://www.famouslyhotnewyear.com/ Q. What if it rains or snows? A. This is a rain or snow celebration. If it rains, bring a rain jacket, as umbrellas are prohibited. Q. Can I bring a bag/blanket/ A. While guests are allowed to bring a small bag, light packing is encouraged to streamline the security checks at each entry gate. Chairs and pets are not allowed (service animals permitted). Prohibited items at FHNY: · Backpacks, containers, coolers or picnic baskets of any kind (small bags permitted) · Umbrellas (bring a rain coat in case of inclement weather) · Food, beverage and alcohol (food, drinks, beer, wine and champagne will be sold) · Bicycles, skateboards, scooters or personal motorized vehicles (exceptions for people with mobility limitations) · Pets (service dogs allowed) · Chairs, tables, lawn furniture or other furniture · Fireworks, sparklers and explosives of any kind · Musical instruments and laser pointers · Weapons of any kind · Illegal substances · Illegal vending (no unauthorized/ View more FAQs here: www.famouslyhotnewyear.com/ Support Flood Relief Online and at Entry Gates The public is encouraged to donate to the Governor’s One SC Flood Relief Fund at www.onescfund.org or text “onesc” to short code 33923, and donations via cash and check will be accepted at any of the 10 giving stations at Famously Hot New Year entry gates. Guests can also bring non-perishable food items for Harvest Hope Food Bank; volunteers from the University of South Carolina’s Flood Relief (#UofSCRelief) Transportation The COMET FHNY urges locals to utilize the affordable, clean and safe transportation system of The COMET for just $3 flat, with unlimited rides to and from FHNY via two options: visiting a local bus stop and hopping on one of 12 regularly-running routes (http://www.famouslyhotnewyear.com/ Alert Cab Discounts Those who need a safe ride home can take an Alert Cab, in which the first $10 of each taxi cab fare is complimentary, thanks to sponsors KW Beverage and Budweiser. Catch an Alert Cab (http://www.famouslyhotnewyear.com/ Parking Eight downtown Columbia parking garages (http://www.famouslyhotnewyear.com/ Explore all transportation options online: http://www.famouslyhotnewyear.com/ Ms. Lauryn Hill in Concert With Three S.C. Bands Ms. Lauryn Hill (http://www.famouslyhotnewyear.com/ About Famously Hot New Year Set on South Carolina’s Main Street, Famously Hot New Year is the Palmetto State’s largest New Year’s Eve party, with a free, live outdoor concert by Ms. Lauryn Hill and the most colossal NYE fireworks display in the two Carolinas. In its fifth year, Famously Hot New Year extends its mission of bringing diverse communities together by supporting the One SC Flood Relief Fund at Central Carolina Community Foundation, with the hope of ringing in a new year of strength and renewal for our #SCStrong state. Last year, Famously Hot New Year drew a diverse crowd of more than 28,000 guests from across the region and nation to enjoy the free concert and fireworks; regional food vendors; plentiful cash bars with beer, wine and bubbly in a festival atmosphere; a family-friendly street carnival and ice rink; free parking and more in vibrant downtown Columbia, S.C., the "New Southern Hot Spot." Plan your #FHNY and donate to #SCFloodRelief at www.famouslyhotnewyear.com. SOCIAL Facebook: Facebook.com/ Twitter: @FamouslyHotNYE Periscope: @FamouslyHotNYE (https://www.periscope.tv/ Instagram: @FamouslyHotNYE Pinterest: Pinterest.com/ YouTube: YouTube.com/ Google+: plus.google.com/+ HASHTAGS #FHNY | #FHNYinfo | #GiveAToast Contact info@famouslyhotnewyear.com End
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