Showcasing 1,000 artists in 250 performances and exhibits at 40 downtown venues, the First Night Boston celebration is the place to be on New Year's Eve!

Our afternoon Family Festival provides a perfect setting for children and their parents to enjoy arts and crafts, as well as lively musicians, dancers, storytellers, and more.

In the evening, the Back Bay is transformed into a cultural playground -- complete with colossal ice sculptures, a Mardi Gras-style Grand Procession, and amazing fireworks displays for everyone to enjoy!