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.

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 ...

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 ...

Revelers who turned out for early First Night celebrations in Boston say they are excited to see what’s to come in 2025 — their optimism matching the day’s bright skies and warmth. “I hope ...

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.

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.