Boston's annual New Year's Eve celebration of artistic performances, ringing in 2027. Free, family-friendly programming since 1976. Main festivities at City Hall Plaza with live performances, food trucks, and parades. Boston Common hosts archery lessons at noon and Frog Pond ice skating shows. First Night Parade leads from City Hall Plaza to Boston Common for 7:00 pm fireworks; midnight fireworks finale at City Hall Plaza. MBTA service free starting 8:00 pm.