First Night in Alexandria still set to bring in the new year By Sierra Fox Alexandria going ahead with First Night celebration Alexandria residents will still be able to ring in the New Year with its annual First Night celebration. ALEXANDRIA, Va. - If the end of any year seemed like a cause for celebration – 2020 might be it. The coronavirus pandemic is looming over New Year’s festivities – but First Night in Alexandria is still happening. Alexandria still ringing in the New Year with First Night The coronavirus pandemic is looming over New Year’s festivities – but First Night in Alexandria is still happening.