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Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Best Places To Ring In The New Year In Bradenton

Here are some local party options on Friday night.

Looking for a good time to ring in 2011 on Friday night? Look no further than downtown Bradenton, which will host its first New Year's Eve celebration. The party begins at 7 p.m., when Old Main Street will be closed off, much like it is for the monthly Get Down Downtown celebrations. Early evening events will cater to kids and include a bounce house and face painting. The band Shinola will provide live music starting at around 8 p.m., and there will be a host of food and arts and craft vendors. Several of the downtown bars will feature specials on Stella Artois, a major sponsor of the event, and will stay open until 2:30 a.m. There will also be a lighted ball drop at the center stage on Manatee Avenue at midnight. And while you're partying…

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