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First Night Parade

All are welcome as we parade from City Hall Plaza to Boston Common!

We’re thrilled to welcome back our First Night Parade that will take colorful and celebratory groups from City Hall Plaza to Boston Common at 6:00 PM. Once the performers pass by, the public is invited to walk along to the Boston Common, where fireworks will begin at 7:00 PM.

Past Parade Participants
  • The Boston Cup
  • Boston Windjammers
  • Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association (GBCCA)
  • Hot Tamales Brass Band
  • Jamaica Plain Honk Band
  • Miss Massachusetts
  • New Liberty Firetruck
  • New Magnolia Jazz Band
  • The Puppeteers’ Cooperative
  • Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicles
  • William Diamond Fife and Drum

If you would like to learn more about participating in the Parade, please contact parade@firstnightboston.org or fill out the Parade Application.