Charlotte, North Carolina. Recognized as Charlotte's most exciting, imaginative and uplifting cultural event of the year, and one of the main North Carolina US evenst, First Night Charlotte features a fantastic array of events and activities for all to enjoy in a safe, alcohol-free environment.ecognized as Charlotte's most exciting, imaginative and uplifting cultural event of the year, and one of the main North Carolina US evenst, First Night Charlotte features a fantastic array of events and activities for all to enjoy in a safe, alcohol-free environment.