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First Night 50th Procession

All are welcome as we parade from Copley Square to Boston Common!

Photo by NBC10 Boston/Mark Garfinkel
Photo by NBC10 Boston/Mark Garfinkel

We’re thrilled to welcome back our First Night Procession that will take colorful and celebratory groups from Copley Square to Boston Common at 6:00 PM. Once the performers pass by, the public is invited to walk along to the Boston Common, where fireworks will begin at 7:00 PM.

To celebrate our 50th Procession, we’re hosting free costume workshops. Click here to see the dates and times.

Past Participants
  • The Boston Cup
  • Boston Windjammers
  • Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association (GBCCA)
  • Hot Tamales Brass Band
  • Jamaica Plain Honk Band
  • Miss Massachusetts
  • New Liberty Firetruck
  • New Magnolia Jazz Band
  • The Puppeteers’ Cooperative
  • Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicles
  • William Diamond Fife and Drum

If you would like to learn more about participating, please contact procession@firstnightboston.org or fill out the Procession Application.

  • These hotels offer some rooms with views of the fireworks. Please check with the hotel directly for rates and availability of rooms with a view.