Yesterday’s First Night Hartford marked 25 years of this alcohol-free, family-friendly celebration.

Los Cinco Graffiti Artists worked on a “wall” propped up on the usually off-limits Bushnell Towers Plaza.

The plaza was also the venue for hip hop artists, a DJ, and improv music.

Transportation through Bushnell Park included “train” rides.

National Champion Mike Steidley performed stunts in State House Square.

One of the indoors entertainment options was The Big Game, large scale board game that transformed City Hall. Below, Anne Cubberly wears one of her creations.

How did you spend your New Year’s Eve?