(617) 542-1399
Various locations
Boston,
MA
02108
42.3562
-71.0531
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Central
What People Are Saying About First Night Boston
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Included on Boston's list of claims to fame, First Night ranks up there; it's the country's oldest and largest New Year's Eve party. Locals and tourists flood the city to enjoy an extensive program of entertainment, most of it family-friendly (revelers need only purchase a First Night button to gain access to the indoor events). Elaborate ice sculptures fill Boston's parks, while the colorful Grand Procession parade and fireworks display round out the evening.
10/15/02
If you can stand the cold, you'll like
by mchelle77
I've been to First Night twice. I loved the vibe you get from being there, being around all of the people and the seeing the different things going on. But I also remember it being so cold that I left early the first time and the second time I drank so much coffee to keep warm, that I was constantly looking for a bathroom (which is practically impossible). My advice would be wait until about 11/11:30pm, stay for the show at midnight, then go warm up in a nearby bar before trying to fight the crowds on the T.
- Pros: exciting
- Cons: freezing, crowded
07/26/02
Happy New Year
by Sammy_G
If this night doesn't get you reved up for a new exciting year nothing will. People are friendly and the fire works are something else. certainly creats a festive atmosphere.
- Pros: energy, joy, festive
- Cons: drunks, thugs, thieves
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