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Here’s the latest schedule for First Night Boston 2023. All performances are free and open to all. Indoor performances may have capacity limits and are first-come, first-served. Help support First Night Boston by making a donation.

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How about some of our performances at #firstnightb How about some of our performances at #firstnightboston! This town is loaded with talent and we were thrilled to shine the light on some of our best acts. 

Thank you performers for rocking in the new year like only Boston can.
First Night Boston again gathered hundreds of thou First Night Boston again gathered hundreds of thousands of visitors and Bostonians for an annual party to ring in the New Year! 
What a city! 
Let's let the countdown begin for 123123

#firstnightboston
Things are looking up for 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣3️⃣! Happy New Year, Boston! 
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📸:@geocomeau
Sons of Levin bringing the heat. @sonsoflevin #fir Sons of Levin bringing the heat. @sonsoflevin #firstnightboston
Chisel chisel chisel.... our sculptors are hard at Chisel chisel chisel.... our sculptors are hard at work getting ready for this year's installment of Ice Sculptures #firstnightboston
Less than 48 hours until we are rocking in Copley Less than 48 hours until we are rocking in Copley Square! 🎆🎸🧊🚥🎉
The energy is building for another #firstnightbost The energy is building for another #firstnightboston, and set-up is underway in Copley Square. Tag the people you'll be celebrating with this year!
The countdown is ON! How are we feeling Boston!? H The countdown is ON! How are we feeling Boston!? Here are a few reminders:

1.) Like always, everything at First Night Boston is free and open to all. If you're feeling so inclined, donations of any amount can be made via our website and are appreciated.
2.) Entertainment runs from noon through midnight on Saturday and again from 11 - 1:40 on Sunday, January 1. 
3.) New for this year, the main stage in Copley Square will be placed in front of the Boston Public Library. Ice Sculptures will be centrally located in front of Trinity Church.
4.) Indoor programming will occur at area churches, Boston Public Library, and Copley Place Mall. 
5.) The First Night Boston Parade steps off at 6:00 p.m. and goes from Copley Square to Boston Common.
6.) Fireworks? 7:00 p.m. at Boston Common, Midnight at Copley Square and Midnight over Boston Harbor near Long Wharf.
7.) This event is made possible by our sponsors, especially: @amazon, @visitboston, @massgeneral
8.) Service on the @thembta will be free after 8:00 p.m. on all branches.
9.) Please celebrate responsibly!!!
Two days ✅ 15+ Hours of Live Performances ✅ Ic Two days ✅
15+ Hours of Live Performances ✅
Ice Sculptures ✅
First Night Boston Parade ✅
3 fireworks displays ✅
Light and Laser Show ✅
See you soon, Boston. ❤️
What’s cooler than being cool? 🧊🧊🧊 What’s cooler than being cool? 🧊🧊🧊

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