Vince asks: "Dress? (I'm looking for an excuse to go in costume...)"

You don't need an excuse! Do what your heart fancies! You will find many others in garb as well.

"How's Parking?"

It SUCKS! Bus it in, or carpool if you can...otherwise, come early and use one of the few parking garages available. I understand they run shuttles from the outlying areas into the City proper...that might be a good way to go.

"How's the (ahem) sanitary facility situation? (Porta Potties...)"

There are occasional indoor facilities where some of the acts will be playing (the gyms are good places to look for potties). Time your needs right, and you will not have to look for outdoor facilities.

"Is it ungoshly crowded, or just cozy?"

Depends on where you go, what you see, and at what time. Sorry, canna make that much better than that!

"Is this an alcohol free event?"

The *event* is alcohol free...but the *City* is not. There are bars open all along the 1st night routes, and many of the people in town for the evening are there for the traditional NY pastime of drinking.

"Is it far from venue to venue?"

Yes and no. There are a lot of things very close to one another, but if you are interested in *specific* shows/acts, they might be fairly far from one another.

"How bad is the exit traffic?"

Egads...plot a return trip out *before* the night of the event, and park accordingly.

"Any other pertinent info or ideas?"

Watch the news of the weather and plan accordingly...but bring things for worse/better weather as well, cuz ya never know! I have been told that doing the 1st night thing is more enjoyable in a group than alone. It is a "party" atmosphere, so this is not bad advice. Check out the stages/play times of those acts you really want to see most, and try to plot your wanderings accordingly. See stuff you have never seen, as most of the entertainment is really worthwhile. There is a website, though I don't know how in depth they go into where everyone is playing/performing, or when they will be playing. http://www.firstnightannapolis.org/

Have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1