First Night First Day Boston Celebration 2025
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| Dates: | Sat, Sun from 12/31/24 - 1/1/25 |
| Hours: | 11:45am - midnight |
| Ages: | Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor, Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free |
| Category: | Holiday |
New Englanders will once again ring in the New Year in style: First Night Boston will return to the city for a series of in-person celebrations on Dec. 31, 2024.Since 1975, Boston’s First Night has been a New Year’s Eve celebration of artistic performances, the wonders of the season and the beginning of a new year.
Starting at noon on Friday, Dec. 31, many of the beloved traditions of First Night’s past will continue, including cultural and musical performances, fantastic ice sculptures, light displays, and 2 fireworks displays. (7:00pm family fireworks on Boston Common & 12:00 midnight at Boston Harbor).
The First Night Boston Parade will once again march from City Hall Plaza to Boston Common with a spectacular line-up of participants on New Year's Eve. The parade starts at 6:00 p.m., and once the performers pass by, the public is invited to walk along to the Boston Common, where fireworks will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Event Highlights
Waterfront Ice Sculpture Stroll Presented by: Boston Harbor Now
Get ready to count down to 2025 with over TWO dozen ice sculptures hosted by businesses and cultural sites across the Boston waterfront – the largest Waterfront Ice Sculpture Stroll ever!
When: December 31, 1pm – 4pm
Skating Spectacular at Frog Pond
Join The Skating Club of Boston and the City of Boston for the Frog Pond Skating Spectacular on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31st at 3:00pm & 5:30pm. Ring in the new year with family and friends.
Parade Procession
The First Night Boston Parade will once again march from City Hall Plaza to Boston Common with a spectacular line-up of participants on New Year's Eve. The parade starts at 6:00 p.m., and once the performers pass by, the public is invited to walk along to the Boston Common, where fireworks will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Ice Sculptures
Ice sculptures make their dazzling return to First Night Boston! Sculptures will be located in City Hall Plaza, at Boston Common, and along the waterfront. They will be available for public viewing from 12:00 noon to 12:30 AM.
Early Family-Friendly Fireworks Display
Presented by: Skating Club of Boston
When: December 31, 7:01pm
Where: Frog Pond Boston Common
FREE
Midnight Harbor Fireworks
Presented by: Boston Harbor Now, The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, & The Wharf District Council
When: December 31, 11:59pm - 12:15am
Where: Boston Harbor.
Best Viewing: Public viewing is free and available along the Harborwalk at Fan Pier, Christopher Columbus Park, and the East Boston waterfront.
And lots, lots more!
A full schedule of events can be found on the First Night website.
Join us and NBC10 Boston, NECN, and Telemundo Boston.
***FULL PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE***
Church of Christ Scientist
250 Massachusetts Ave.
First Church of Christ, Scientist – The Mother Church Extension
10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Enjoy free admission to the How Do You See the World? experience + Mapparium globe from 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., a tour of The Mother Church at 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and following the organ concert at 3:00 p.m. Visit the Christian Science Reading Room from 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. - First Night Organ Concert - Soul-touching performances from organists upon one of the world’s ten largest organs
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CanalSide Food + Drink
47 Cambridgeside Place.
12:00 p.m.- 1:15 p.m. - Chu Ling Dance Academy will perform traditional Chinese Folk Dances
2:00 p.m.- 4:35 p.m. - Puppet Showplace Theater presents Magnificent Monster Circus, with three 20-minute shows at 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m., followed by 15-minute meet-the-puppets segments
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Boston Public Market
100 Hanover St.
12:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. - Fuller and Friends Organ Trio - Performances featuring jazz, funk, and soul music
City Hall Civic Pavilion
1 City Hall Sq. (Entrance Congress St.)
12:00 p.m.- 12:40 p.m. - Little Groove - Little Groove will showcase their engaging music program designed for babies, toddlers and preschoolers
1:10 p.m.- 1:50 p.m. - Boston Saxophone Quartet | Performing with Boston-area students and rising saxophone stars, BSQ is an experienced quartet of talented instrumentalists
2:20 p.m.- 3:10 p.m. - The Lied To’s | Musicians Doug Kwartler and Susan Levine combine their soulful talents for an original set list
3:30 p.m.- 4:10 p.m. - Chester Brezniak, Susan Jackson, and Adrian Jojatu | The trio will perform music of Beethoven, Muczynski, Ibert, Mozart, and Jobim
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City Hall Second Floor
1 City Hall Sq. (Entrance near Congress St.)
1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. - Arts and Crafts Presented by Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association; Performances by The Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association and Opportunities to try out drumming and dulcimer, guzheng, and Chinese yo-yo.
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Boston Common
Frog Pond Skating Spectacular - Two figure skating shows produced by The Skating Club of Boston
3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.- 7:15 p.m. - Family Fireworks - A spectacular Fireworks display over the Boston Common presented by the Mugar Foundation and the City of Boston.
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City Plaza Main Stage
1 City Hall Sq.
2:00 p.m.- 2:40 p.m. - Hill House the Band Performing a dynamic fusion of funk, soul, and pop
3:00 p.m.- 3:40 p.m. - Boston Music Project - Creative youth development program highlighting students unleashing their musical creativity
4:00 p.m.- 4:40 p.m. - Houston Bernard - A performance by a country artist with deep country music roots
5:00 p.m.- 5:40 p.m. - Koliba | Bringing together musicians from two continents, Koliba will perform a blend of traditional and modern styles including West African rhythms, Hi Life, Reggae, Ska, Zouk, and more.
6:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. - Zuleica Rosário | Performance by the up-and-coming singer from Cape Verde
7:20 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. - Guess Method | Dance-inducing Indie-Funk powerhouse by the group, hailing from the Boston area
8:10 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. - Veronica Robles | Performance by the Mariachi singer, musician, and Latin American folkloric dancer and choreographer
8:50 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. - The Femmes | A performance by an all-woman and non-binary party band specializing in songs by female and non-binary artists
DJ WhySham | Boston local whose eclectic music taste and innovative approach to music was formed right here in Boston
9:35 p.m.- 9:45 p.m.
10:15 p.m.- 10:25 p.m.
9:50 p.m.- 10:10 p.m. - Nancia | Performance by Boston’s best R&B artist, including singing, dance, and energy
10:30 p.m.- 11:10 p.m. - STL GLD | Performing songs that combine elements of Hip Hop, Rock, Punk, and Cinematic Orchestra
11:30 p.m.- 12:30 a.m. - Headliner | Event headliner performance by an artist that will be announced closer to the event date
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Boston Harbor
(Off of Long Wharf)
12:00 a.m.- 12:30 a.m. - Boston Harbor Fireworks | Breathtaking fireworks display over the Boston Harbor, brought to you by Meet Boston.
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Event Locations:
● Boston Public Market
● City Hall & City Hall Plaza
● Boston Common
● Boston Harbor (Long Wharf)
● First Church of Christ Scientist
● CanalSide Food + Drink
First Night First Day is an annual two-day, city-wide celebration that is free and open to the public. Arts and musical performances will take place in various venues around the Back Bay.
Since 1975, Boston’s First Night has been a New Year’s Eve celebration of artistic performances, the wonders of the season and the beginning of a new year. In keeping with this fantastic Boston tradition, the First Night celebration in 2023 will continue to be free and open to all.
Looking for more fun December events in Boston? Our handy guide is a great resource to find out what's happening near you this month.
Start the new year off right with our handy guide to January Events in Boston, and take advantage of all the winter activities.
Visit our Boston Events Calendar for more great ideas on fun things to do with kids in Greater Boston all year long.
More information can be found at boston.gov/first-night.
General Schedule - December 31
11:00am - How Do You See the World? Experience + Mapparium
12:00pm - Little Groove at Greenway Carousel
1:00pm - (1) Chu Ling Dance Academy | (2) Emancipation Proclamation Concert | (3) Arts and Crafts Presented by Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association | (4) Performances by The Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association
1:10pm - Boston Saxophone Quartet
2:00pm - Hill House The Band
2:20pm - The Lied To’s
2:30pm - Puppet Showplace Theater
3:00pm - (1) Boston Music Project | (2) Frog Pond Skating Spectacular – Show 1 | (3) Organ Concert
3:30pm - Chester Brezniak
4:00pm - Houston Bernard
5:00pm - Koliba
5:30pm - Frog Pond Skating Spectacular – Show 2
6:00pm - First Night Parade
7:00pm - Family Fireworks Show at Boston Common!!
7:20pm - Guess Method
8:10pm - Veronica Robles
8:50pm - The Femmes
9:35pm - DJ WhySham
9:50pm - Nancia
10:15pm - DJ WhySham
10:30pm - STL GLD
11:30pm - First Night City Hall Countdown
Wednesday, January 1
12:00am EST
Boston Harbor Fireworks!!
Events are free and no registration is necessary.
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Copley Square, Boston, MA, 02116 map
Phone: 6174397700
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- First Night First Day Boston is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit. If you would like to ensure that this Boston tradition continues for many years to come, please donate on the website.
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