Boston
First Night Boston is the country’s oldest and largest New Year’s arts celebration. From 1 p.m. to midnight, the 33rd Boston First Night presents a day-long festival of art, music, dance, ice sculpture, fireworks and more. First Night is an alcohol-free event that welcomes children, families and revelers of all ages to celebrate community and unity through the arts. First Night 2009 will feature more than 1,000 artists in 200 exhibitions and performances in more than 40 locations in downtown Boston. The event typically draws over a million people, and be sure to check the calendar of events, so you don't miss what's important to you. For more information, visit www.firstnight.org.
(Photo of First Night Ice Sculpture by Steve Rose; Courtesy of www.firstnight.org)
Meet the author
A self-proclaimed "New England love-it-all," Kimberly Sherman has run, biked, driven, shopped, eaten, camped, museum-hopped, and listened to live music all over the region. Always carrying her camera, she has captured many of her New England adventures on film. She is a regular contributor to The Boston Globe and Boston.com, and blogs about events around New England. Kim lives in southern New Hampshire with her family. Contact Kim