First Night Parade
All are welcome as we parade from City Hall Plaza to Boston Common!
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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.