First Night Boston, the original citywide festival of art and culture, is the country's oldest and largest New Year's Eve celebration. On Dec. 31, 2012 from noon to midnight, First Night presents its 37th annual event, which welcomes children, families and revelers of all ages to celebrate community through the arts.
Events begin at 10am at locations such as the Boston Children's Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Old South Meeting House and the Mary Baker Eddy Library and will conclude with Midnight Fireworks.
The featured events include the following acts:
MAGNETIC FIELDS WITH TANYA DONELLY AT SYMPHONY HALL
LEE FIELDS & THE EXPRESSIONS WITH JENNY DEE & THE DEELINQUENTS AT NECâS JORDAN HALL
JOHN SCOFIELD AT BERKLEE
A MIDNIGHT FIREWORKS CRUISE
All First Night outdoor events are free, though supported by sales of the First Night button, which is the ticket for admission to indoor events. Information about other First Night programming and button sales is available at 617-542-1399 or www.firstnight.org. You can also view the Full Lineup of exciting events and activities.