Celebrating New Year's a little early

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Noon Year

13th annual countdown to noon at Science Central Monday afternoon. Stills and Video by Swikar Patel.

Published: January 1, 2013 3:00 a.m.

Celebrating New Year’s a little early

More than 1,000 Lake City Bank balloons were released Monday afternoon at Science Central. The 13th annual “Countdown to Noon” New Year’s celebration included activities, crafts and a countdown to the noon hour, followed by the balloon release. The family-friendly event is to help kids celebrate the new year without staying up late.