Travel
Getting to First Night Boston at City Hall Plaza.
- These hotels offer some rooms with views of the fireworks. Please check with the hotel directly for rates and availability of rooms with a view.
Public Transportation
First Night Boston is located at Boston’s City Hall Plaza, which is next to Boston City Hall. We strongly recommend using public transportation, and City Hall Plaza is easily accessible via the MBTA’s Government Center (Blue Line and Green Line), Haymarket (Orange Line and Green Line), and State Street (Orange Line and Blue Line) stations.
The MBTA subway system will run on a Sunday schedule, with increased service after 3:00 PM.
All MBTA services will be free after 8:00 PM until end-of-service on Tuesday, December 31. Visit mbta.com/holidays for more information.
Parking
Parking in Downtown Boston is extremely limited on New Year’s Eve, and area garages are the best option for those who wish to drive into the city. Nearby options include:
Center Plaza Garage
City Place Garage
Pi Alley Parking Garage
Dock Square Parking Garage
Garage at Post Office Square
We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservations app. To reserve your parking spot, visit the First Night Boston SpotHero Parking Page.