Oklahoma City prepares to ring in new year

<br>(Oklahoma City-AP) -- 50,000 people are expected to ring in the new year in downtown Oklahoma City this year. <br><br>Opening Night 2003 -- a tradition started in 1987 -- will have 37 performances

Monday, December 30th 2002, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

(Oklahoma City-AP) -- 50,000 people are expected to ring in the new year in downtown Oklahoma City this year.

Opening Night 2003 -- a tradition started in 1987 -- will have 37 performances from concerts to a scavenger hunt.

The events, beginning at 7 PM are sponsored by the Arts Council of Oklahoma City.

A fireworks show caps off the evening at midnight.

About 40,000 people attended the party last year.