Shortly before 6 p.m., revelers lined Tremont Street, waving glow sticks and party lights, ahead of the First Night Parade. Heather and Nick Demarkis of Beverly watched near Boston Common.

Throughout the day and into the night on New Year’s Eve, Boston has a lineup of First Night activities planned for residents of all ages and interests. “First Night is a special tradition in ...

As Boston prepares to celebrate the arrival of 2025 with its 49th annual First Night festivities, city officials have outlined public safety plans for the event. “Ringing in the new year ...

So, if you are heading out Tuesday, maybe to First Night in Boston, plan to bring some rain gear for later in the evening. Clouds will increase late in the afternoon and through the evening.

First Night Boston, New England’s largest New Year’s Eve party, is back at City Hall Plaza this year to ring in 2025. The free event runs from 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 through 12:30 a ...