Fourth Annual Waterfront New Year’s Eve Sculpture Stroll, Free Activities Announced Waterfront Community Gives Back to Boston Residents, Visitors on New Year’s Eve Waterfront businesses and non-profits led by Boston Harbor Now are partnering together for the fourth year in a row to provide an afternoon of free festive family-friendly activities along Boston Harbor for Read More…
Blaming a reduced budget and lack of support, First Night organizer Conventures has canceled the New Year’s 2017 midnight fireworks over Boston Harbor. First Night 2017 will be a Back Bay-only affair including family fireworks at 7pm on Boston Common. Live entertainment and other activities will be at Copley Square including a procession, ice sculptures and pyrotechnics at midnight. The harbor Read More…
By all measures, 2015 was another great year for NorthEndWaterfront.com! Site traffic continues to grow and we added over 1,300 posts in the last twelve months. I want to express my sincere appreciation to the dozens of prolific contributors for their thoughtful articles and commentaries this year. In addition, I appreciate the submissions by our terrific community groups, Read More…
As New Year’s Eve approaches, many of us will consider making resolutions that will help 2016 be the best it can be. Working towards a healthier lifestyle can put us on the right track. With that in mind, we celebrate 365 days of better health with some tips for a “Healthier New Year 2016”: Protect Read More…
The weather looks perfect for New Year’s Eve! Midnight Fireworks will explode over Boston Harbor with viewing from Christopher Columbus Park or anywhere on the waterfront. Earlier in the night, First Night Boston 2016 takes place around Copley Square. During the day, take a stroll to see the ice sculptures featured in the post below from Winter on Read More…
Everyone assumed they were on, but then it was announed they’re off. But, this week the Mayor’s Office said the New Year’s midnight fireworks over Boston Harbor are officially back on. “I am grateful for the City of Boston Credit Union for stepping up and sponsoring this year’s midnight fireworks,” said Mayor Walsh. “I know how Read More…
New Year’s 2015 festivities were in full swing throughout the North End / Waterfront with revelers enjoying ice sculptures and the big fireworks show at midnight over Boston Harbor. Here are some photos from New Year’s Eve. Photos by Matt Conti. Photos by Matt Conti.
New Year’s is a time of reflection. Let’s take a look at what happened on NorthEndWaterfront.com during 2014. NorthEndWaterfront.com was viewed 2.4 million times in 2014, according to Google Analytics. Wow! Within those views were over 350,000 users (unique visitors) putting in more than 660,000 sessions (visits to the site). All those numbers are noticeably higher Read More…
Wishing all of our readers a safe and Happy New Year: We would like to thank you for reading our coverage on what was a great year full of local news, stories, events and more! Welcome 2015 in style by taking part in one of the many events featured by First Night Boston 2015 and Winter on the Read More…
New Year’s Eve on the Waterfront–an official cultural partner of First Night Boston–unites a dozen indoor Family Fun Sites along an ice sculpture trail from East Boston to the Seaport. Duck inside each site for free food, music, crafts and other activities. Take a selfie with the ice sculpture, post to Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #WOTWBOS, and Read More…
It was chilly but clear New Year’s Eve and thousands came out to watch the midnight fireworks over Boston Harbor as part of First Night 2014. This year’s display was produced by Boston 4 Productions and sponsored by State Street. The waterfront was crowded especially near Christopher Columbus Park and Long Wharf where revelers cheered Read More…
Boston City Hall and presenting partner The Highland Street Foundation have released the schedule for First Night Boston 2014. The celebration will begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 31, and continue with a full line-up of musical, visual, and performance arts events, leading up to Boston Family Fireworks on Boston Common and culminating with Read More…