Boston City Leaders Share Safety Measures for First Night New Year's Eve Celebration

Boston city leaders share safety measures for First Night New Year's Eve celebration

Boston is beginning to put security measures in place for the city’s First Night festivities on City Hall Plaza.

Bundle up, take the T: Boston readies for annual ‘First Night’ New Year’s Eve festivities - The Boston Globe

With low temperatures and large crowds expected, Boston officials on Monday urged residents and visitors to plan ahead as the city prepares for its 50th First Night. The city expects hundreds of thousands of people to attend more than 12 hours of free programming.

Boston announces safety plans for ‘First Night’ celebration for New Year’s Eve

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, and urging everyone to stay safe and warm throughout the festivities.

Don’t drive: Boston officials urge First Night revelers to use the MBTA

Boston officials delivered a clear warning Monday to First Night revelers: leave the car at home. Driving into the city this week is strongly discouraged.

City leaders give safety outline ahead of New Year’s Eve in Boston - Boston News, Weather, Sports

Boston is getting ready to ring in the new year, and city leaders say safety is a top priority. For the third year in a row, the heart of the celebration is at City Hall Plaza. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to turn out for 12 hours of performances and events across the city. Fireworks, live music, and family-friendly fun with police, fire, EMS, and transit police all out in full force. “The Boston Police Department will have offic…

How to ring in 2026 at First Night Boston

The city’s New Year’s Eve celebration marks its 50th anniversary.