. >> the executive director ann dorman has run the event for 17 years. >> people come from all over the world to visit d.c. in the holidays. this is the only thing to do for families on new year's eve. >> we will put a bubble around alexandria and heat it. no. it's going to be cold. it's december 31 after all. dressf most of the events will be indoors. >> no matter what the weather is. cold or not i'm going to do it. amy: the crew has been in contact with the alexandria police department about the security. specifically dealing with security in if finale. >> alexandria is a safe community but they will be out in force. amy: bitter temperatures or not they are gearing up for a big night. >> i probably need the heat warmers. orb layers. but my girlfriend is flying into town. she will keep me warm. amy: separately i heard from the moment police department who tell me there are no known credible threats to the nation's capital. they will have a visible presence on new year's eve. jonathan: thanks. year's eve party. new year's in times square. the parking garages are emptied and everyone ent