First Night 2025: See a schedule of New Year’s Eve events, performances in Boston

BOSTON — Boston is ready to host its biggest New Year’s Eve party on Tuesday with a slew of planned festivities to ring in 2025.

“It’s the biggest party in New England and we’re excited to welcome you in,” First Night Boston 2025 said.

The tens of thousands of holiday revelers expected in Boston can enjoy live music, two separate fireworks shows, ice sculptures, tasty treats, and family activities, according to event organizers.

Safety officials on Monday said that there are no known threats against the city, but urged the public to remain vigilant as they celebrate.

“We want to emphasize that safety works when we all work together, so if you see something, say something by dialing 911,” Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox said at a news conference alongside Mayor Michelle Wu.

Heading into the city? Here’s a schedule of First Night events:

• 12 p.m. -- Live music begins at Boston City Hall Plaza
• 6 p.m. -- Colorful and celebratory groups parade from City Hall Plaza to Boston Common
• 7 p.m. -- Family fireworks on Boston Common
• 11:30 p.m. -- Countdown to 2025 with music and laser show high above City Hall Plaza
• 12 a.m. -- Fireworks over Boston’s Inner Harbor to ring in New Year

Performers scheduled for the day include Zuleica Rosario, Guess Method, The Femmes, Little Groove, Fuller and Friends Organ Trio, Hill House The Band, The Lied To’s, DJ WhySham, and more.

All performances are free and open to the public. Indoor performances may have capacity limits and are first come, first served.

Music will continue at City Hall Plaza until 12:30 a.m. For the day’s full schedule of performances, click here.

Wu and Cox reminded the public that drinking alcohol, smoking marijuana, and flying drones is prohibited.

MBTA trains will be free after 8 p.m. and run until 2:30 p.m.

Everyone is encouraged to use public transportation.

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