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Note: First Night events will happen regardless of the weather.

Our New Year's Eve picks

First Night Grand Procession
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Plan ahead

First Night Basics

First Night 2009 events start at 1 p.m. and end at midnight on Dec. 31.
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From Travel
New Year's Eve ski deals

Year-end ski deals

Sugarloaf in Maine is one of the local mountains offering ski and entertainment packages.
Best places to kiss

Spots to smooch

Boston holds its own in the romance department. Here are 20 fab kissing spots in the city.

First Night in Boston

Hiromi's Sonicbloom
Our picks

Choose your adventure

Fusion quartet Hiromi' Sonicbloom will play two sets at Berklee. See our other First Night music, performance, art, and film event picks.
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First Night family fun
Family

First Night for all ages

From an extreme sports team to a sensitive singer-songwriter, here are some of our family-friendly First Night picks.
Talk Your family-friendly First Night ideas?
Monday, Dec. 29 at 2 p.m.
transcript Your New Year's Eve questions answered
Scenes from First Night past
Photos

Blast from the past

Have you been to every First Night since 1976? Then you might remember some of these great moments and performances.
Readers' First Night photos
Your photos

Hey, shutterbug

Snap a photo of the exploding fireworks, the gleaming ice sculptures, or your smiling family at First Night and send it to us.
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New Year's Eve Resources

New Year's Eve nightlife
Nightlife

Celebrate in style

Poptart Aubrey O'Day will be hosting Shrine's New Year's Eve party. See what other hot events are happening around town.
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New Year's Eve dining options
Dining

Why eat at home?

See which restaurants are offering specials and adding entertainment for New Year's Eve. Ring in 2009 with gastronomical glee.
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Champagne recipes
Nightlife

Bye to boring bubbly

Impress your party guests with these creative champagne cocktails from local bartenders and bar managers. Cheers.
make it snappy Appetizers in 20 minutes
Resolution ideas
Photos

2009 and I feel fine

Drop a few pants sizes. Floss more. Balance your budget. Volunteer. See our gallery for more New Year's resolution ideas.
Talk Will you be resolute this year?
Hall and Oates
Music

The final countdown

Get pumped for 2009 with this New Year's Eve playlist. Europe, Billy Idol, and Cher in her backless pants all make an appearance.
Talk What's on your New Year's Eve playlist?