December 31, 2013 10:55 am Hartford First Night Preparations Underway The festivities kick off at 2pm today and include ice skating, fireworks, and musical performances. The skating rink is open until 1am and organizers are welcoming all ages for this family friendly event. US & World Videos 2:05 Police find, return dozens of abandoned Amazon packages 1:42 Car sent flying into the air after speeding through rotary in Massachusetts 0:28 A Vermont state trooper plunges into icy pond to rescue 8-year-old girl 2:59 Keep these travel etiquette tips in mind this holiday season 2:31 Synchronized swimmers: See an incredible triple whale breach