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.

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 ...

Vendors are already set up and the stage has been set. More than 12 hours of free programming is scheduled at City Hall Plaza and across Boston as part of this year’s First Night festivities, ...

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 ...

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THIS IS THE SECOND YEAR FIRST NIGHT IS BEING HELD AT CITY HALL PLAZA, BUT THIS IS THE 49TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION IN THE CITY OF BOSTON. HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO VISIT THE CITY ...

and gave a reminder that drinking is not allowed at the public event. First Night Boston kicks off at noon on Tuesday and runs right into the New Year.

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The sculptures will depict historical moments that led to independence and will be at City Hall Plaza from noon Tuesday until 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to the First Night Boston 2025 website.