First Night First Day 2018 is a two-day, city-wide celebration that is free and open to the public. The long-running festival will feature family-friendly activities such as the parade down Boylston Street, a spectacular pyrotechnics show, themed ice sculptures, performances from local musicians and artists, and of course, the highly anticipated annual countdown to the New Year: the “Copley Countdown”.  Then on January 1, Copley Square will welcome New Year’s revelers to participate in activities devoted to children’s entertainment from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Event goers will enjoy beloved traditions of First Night including: the People’s Procession at 6:00 PM, fantastic ice sculptures, light displays and 7:00 PM Family Fireworks; in Boston Common, and the signature Copley Countdown pyrotechnics and light show in Copley Square at midnight. Arts and musical performances will take place in various venues around the Back Bay.