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Parking, Buses, Trolley

FREE parking & FREE shuttle service from:

  1. Mets Stadium to corner of Chenango & Court Street, (starts at 3:30pm)
  2. Lourdes Hospital to/from Binghamton High School on Oak St. (starts at 6pm)

Free shuttles courtesy of: First Student

FREE Broome Transit Bus

FREE buses (FREE ONLY with button) will be leaving from Binghamton Plaza, starting at 5:30pm. Buses make 7 stops that are within walking distance of all sites. After the midnight fireworks, buses will be on State St. in front of the Police Station (across from the Arena) for return to Binghamton Plaza - Last run 12:45am. REMINDER! YOU MUST SHOW YOUR BUTTON TO RIDE FOR FREE!

Sponsored by Broome Transit

FREE Trolley

Starts at 6:30pm. FREE trolley ONLY for button wearers to: St. Patrick’s (Site 17). Binghamton High School (Site 20), Dept. of Social Services (Site 23), Temple Concord (Site 18). Some downtown streets will be closed.

Emergencies/Lost Children/First Aid

Look for a First Aid Night Security Volunteer in a yellow Sentry Alarms jacket/vest or a Site Volunteer in a First Night Apron. They are there to help you & can be in touch with our Command Center in seconds; OR go immediately to an Information or First Aid Station.

Need information?

Get all the answers you need at our conveniently located Info/Merch Stations located at:

  • BC Library, 185 Court St. - Site 9
  • BC Forum, 236 Washington St. - Site 2
  • Dept. of Social Services, 36 Main St. - Site 23 (opens at 5pm)
  • MetroCenter, 49 Court St. - Site 16
  • St. Patrick’s Church, 58 Oak St. – Buttons ONLY! – Site 17
  • At the Lineup for the Merry Makers March Procession, 5:30 – 6:30pm, Site 3

Hot Foods For Sale All Night Long!

From Soups to Spiedies, Hot Chocolate & Cookies! Various outdoor locations (please be sure to shop ONLY at authorized First Night vendors - they’ll all have a bright PINK permit)

Cool Tips for First Night® Binghamton!

  • March in the Procession - come in costume & carry a puppet - it’s great FUN!
  • Bring a camera & flashlight.
  • Carpool with friends, or take the shuttle bus.
  • Dress in layers & comfortable shoes.
  • If there is an artist you really want to see – come EARLY. Performances are seated on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • Be flexible, and try something NEW!
  • Wear your button in a visible place.
   

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