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Country's oldest and largest New Year's Eve arts festival! Returning to Boston, December 31, 2026

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What should you expect? • Take your creation home and wear it in the Procession • All supplies, advice, and inspiration provided at no cost • Workshops led by Artists for Humanity, with support from First Night Boston
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This is your chance to create a festive caftan to wear in the First Night Procession on December 31 from 5:00–6:30 PM, just before the family fireworks on Boston Common at 7:00 PM.
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Join us in our parade at 6:00 p.m. on December 31, and do so in a costume you’ve created! In the weeks leading up to First Night, we’re hosting FREE costume workshops at various locations across Boston. Our first one is this Sunday at Artists for Humanity in Boston.
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Happy Halloween! And here's a "treat" for you: First Night Boston 2027 is only two months away! And look out for our first artist announcement in November. 🎃🍬👻
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Get ready to move and groove because #FirstNightBoston 2027 will be here in THREE MONTHS! Look out for exciting news as we get ready to ring in 2027 with all of you.
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Bad news: Summer is almost over. 😞 Good news: #FirstNightBoston is only 4 months away! 😁🎉 We can't wait to ring in 2027 with all of you, and stay tuned for news in September. ❤️
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Hey, is this trend still cool? 👀 Anyway, here are a few thing we find kinda ✨chic✨ about First Night Boston!
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The biggest NYE party in the city is only 5 MONTHS away! This is your cue to start making plans for First Night Boston 2027, and we'll see you on December 31.
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We can't believe it but we're almost halfway through 2026! You only have six months to complete your New Year's resolutions (remember those?) and book your trip for First Night Boston 2027!
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The family-friendly event welcomes hundreds of thousands of attendees, and features fireworks, live music, ice sculptures, and a parade. Help us make First Night 2027 the best one yet! Learn more: firstnightboston.org/sponsor…
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We are looking for sponsors to join us at our 51st First Night, Boston’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration! As the city comes together to ring in 2027, your business can gain valuable visibility, connect with consumers, and be part of one of Boston’s most beloved annual events.
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Only 7 months until #FirstNightBoston 2027! Stay tuned for updates throughout the summer about this year's upcoming celebration. 🎉 🎉
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Newsflash - First Night Boston 2027 is only 8 MONTHS away! That's plenty of time to mark your calendar and get ready for Boston's biggest NYE celebratiion. 🎉 🎉
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Good news: it's Spring! 🌸 🌷 🍃 Even better news: First Night Boston 2027 is only nine months away! 🎉 🎆
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We will see you in 10 months for #FirstNightBoston 2027! 🎶
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Let the countdown for First Night Boston 2027 begin!! 📷: George Comeau
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An additional thank you to our television partners at @NBC10Boston, @Telemundo, @NECN, and @NBCSBoston. We are already counting down to next year! 📷: George Comeau
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And thank you to our sponsors @MeetBostonUSA, @MassConvention, our event producers at @Conventures, @YMCA_Boston, and @PBR for all their support.
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We would like to thank our wonderful performers, who each brought their A-game for more than 12 hours of programming.
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