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This four-day festival includes a range of events. On New Year’s Eve, you can join the free Light Bright Bike Ride down Commercial Street at 4:30 p.m. and then watch the fireworks show from MacMillan Pier at 5 p.m. Transportation. The MBTA has special holiday schedules in place for Near Year’s Eve revelers. Fireworks will be launched over Boston Common at 7 p.m. and at midnight over Boston Harbor. The MBTA will suspend fare collection starting at 8 p.m. on New Year's Eve. Schedules will also be Back at City Hall Plaza, the First Night Countdown will bring Boston into 2025 with a laser show display high above the crowd and live music carrying through 12:30 a.m. on New Year’s. From First Night to the Boston Harbor, these are the 10 best places to watch New Year's Eve fireworks in Boston when the clock hits midnight! Today, Mayor Michelle Wu, City of Boston public safety officials, and First Night representatives gathered to share the City’s preparations for First Night 2025, Boston’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration. The free and family-friendly event is returning to City Hall Plaza for the second year, and will feature performances, ice sculptures, fireworks, and more. The City is a partner of the Since 1976, the city of Boston has hosted the beloved First Night celebration, and it returns this Sunday, December 31. The all day event kicks off at City Hall Plaza at noon and ends with a Following the First Night Parade, enjoy a glittering fireworks display over Boston Common. Presented by The Mugar Foundation and The City of Boston. At the stroke of midnight, the dazzling First Night Harbor Fireworks will light up Boston’s Inner Harbor and city skyline to welcome the new year. Presented by Meet Boston. First Night Boston and Conventures are thrilled for another year of the New Year’s Eve Midnight Fireworks celebration, taking place over the inner Boston Harbor between the North End and East Boston neighborhoods of the city. BOSTON — Boston’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration is back to ring in 2024 in style. Sunday, Dec. 31, will mark the 49th year the city has hosted a First Night celebration. The 12-hour event starts at City Hall Plaza at noon and ends with a midnight fireworks show over the Boston Harbor. BOSTON - Looking for something to do to celebrate the new year in Boston? First Night Boston has released their full schedule leading up to midnight and it includes, music, comedians, The best Boston New Year’s Eve events to ring in 2025. The best parties, fireworks, toasts and sparkly lights to welcome 2025 in Boston. Monday December 23 2024. Share. Copy Link. Boston's huge New Year's Eve fireworks show, put on by Zambelli Fireworks at midnight as the grand finish to the First Night celebration, takes place high in the air over Boston Harbor so the spectacular display can be seen for quite a distance - as long as there are no tall buildings blocking your view. Whether you’re looking to ring in the new year by shaking it out on the dance floor, sharing a romantic midnight kiss with your partner, or just looking fabulous in a sequined outfit, we’ve got a party for you. Plan the best possible start to your 2025 at these new year’s parties around Boston.by Celina ColbyCELEBRATIONS: 1) First Night Boston 2025When: Tuesday 12/31Where: DowntownInfo Discover the best New Year's events happening in Boston! From glamorous parties and countdowns to family-friendly activities and fireworks displays, find everything you need to celebrate the start of 2025 in style. 11 ways to ring in 2025 in Boston and beyond From a Kowloon throwdown to skating shows, early family parties to late-night dancing, we found epic ways to kick 2024 to the curb Since 1976, Boston’s First Night® has been a New Year’s Eve celebration of artistic performances and the beginning of a new year. In keeping with this fantastic Boston tradition, the First Night celebration will open 2025 with an array of performances. New Year’s Eve Parties: First Night Boston. Revelers can ring in the new year at Boston’s annual citywide celebration First Night, free to all and open to the public. The festivities will kick Boston New Year's Eve 2025 celebration includes numerous activities and performances for adults and children. Fireworks lighting up the sky over Boston Harbor to celebrate First Night in Events Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve 2024 in Boston Plan your night out with this sampling of parties and dinner specials across the city this Dec. 31. Ring in a new year at Boston’s biggest New Year’s celebration! Back for its 44th annual celebration, First Night Boston is a fun, free, and family-friendly way to celebrate the new year with our city. The celebration will include hours of live entertainment, including live music, dancing, ice skating shows, and a parade.
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