It's almost 2026, which means it's time for First Night Boston. The New Year's Eve event is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and three years since relocating to City Hall Plaza. Here's ...

Boston is preparing for another massive First Night celebration on New Year’s Eve with fireworks, a parade, ice sculptures and more, city officials said, urging everyone to stay safe and warm ...

This year marks the 50th anniversary of First Night, Boston's annual New Year's Eve celebration. What began in 1976 as a night of family-friendly entertainment has remained just that, bolstered by ...

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is urging people from across Greater Boston to enjoy the city’s 50th annual First Night celebration while detailing some dos and don’ts aimed at keeping the event safe. As a ...

With 2026 marking the 250th anniversary of America’s independence from British rule, this year’s First Night celebration in Boston is going to be extra special, said event organizer Dusty Rhodes.

From fireworks to ice sculptures to archery, Boston’s First Night celebration is stacked with a line up of lively activities to ring in the new year on Wednesday. Every year the annual New Year’s Eve ...

Bundled in three layers, a red woolen coat, and a “Happy New Year” top hat sprouting streamers and twinkling lights, Lela Rios took her spot along the city’s First Night parade route near Boston ...