New Year's Day
Jan. 1, 2022 | 11:00-11:50am (Eastern)
1556 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20007
Get ready for the fourth annual National Bell Festival and ring in the New Year like never before! Our Opening Ceremony is packed with good people and good vibrations. Enjoy an exclusive preview of the bell ringing events to come on New Year’s Day, all while sipping a complimentary cup of cocoa to help you warm up for the festival experiences ahead.
You’ll be welcomed by National Bell Festival director Paul Ashe, before he kicks off 2023 with a grand first ring. Brief remarks will be followed by a special performance from the acclaimed handbell ensemble, Virginia Bronze. From pop favorites to timeless tunes, Virginia Bronze will dazzle and delight with harmonious melodies on bells.