波士頓第一夜今年慶50週年 大波士頓文協、褚玲舞蹈將再參與表演

波士頓市長吳弭（中）和波士頓警察局局長Michael cox(右）等人
說明「波士頓第一夜」的安全措施。（周菊子攝）

            (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導)「波士頓第一夜 （Boston First Night）」將從12月31日的早上10點起慶祝舉辦50 週年。波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）率警察局長Michael Cox等人提醒民眾，當天氣溫很低，注意人身安全及保暖，禁止操作無人飛機。晚上8點起，搭乘地鐵（MBTA）免費。

波士頓市長吳弭邀請與波士頓第一夜籌辦，維安有關人員一同說明。（周菊子攝）

            承辦機構Conventures表示，今年的「波士頓第一夜」將從早上10點起，就在波士頓公共市場（Boston Public Market）有表演，在基督科學家第一教堂（First Church of Christ, Scientist）有展覽。

冰雕展示，主要在波士頓市府廣場，從中午12點起，將有象徵波士頓第一夜50週年，慶祝美國建國250週年，以及為2026波士頓啟航（Sail Boston）活動預熱等主題的大冰雕。在柯普利廣場也將有特製冰雕。

波士頓急救長James Hooley親眼見過每一年的「波士頓第一夜』。
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「今日波士頓海港（Boston Harbor Now）」這組織也將舉辦第13屆海濱冰雕巡禮，遊人們可在市中心，水前區（waterfront），查理士城（Charlestown），東波士頓等大約40多個地點看到各種冰雕。

            一整天直到午夜12點的表演節目，將分別在10個不同地點演出。

            中午開始，在柯普利廣場（Copley Square）的波士頓公共圖書館，以及柯普利購物廣場，翻修後的科普利廣場公園都有舞台表演，

Convetures董事長Dusty Rhodes。（周菊子攝）

            從1999年就開始參加波士頓第一夜表演的褚玲舞蹈學校和更早就參與這活動的大波士頓中華文化協會（GBCCA）都在中午12點，將依序分別在柯普利購物商場（Copley Place Mall），和科普利廣場公園（Copley Square Park）表演舞蹈，以及打鼓，扯鈴，古箏，揚琴等表演。

            下午2點起，在波士頓市政府廣場的主舞台，將有4組曲調完全不同樂團的戶外表演，依序有波士頓本地的搖滾樂團Leaving Irene，： 成立於 2021 年，融合80年代流行曲與龐克節奏的「太空迪斯可」樂團SUPERPINK（超粉紅），以演唱南方搖滾風格歌曲聞名的鄉村搖滾音樂人Houston Bernard，以及由塞內加爾音樂家領軍的西非融合樂團MAMADOU表演結合傳統 Sabar 鼓點與現代曲風。

            下午3點起，波士頓溜冰俱樂部將在蛙塘（Frog Pond）主辦2場花式溜冰。

            綠路上的旋轉木馬將一整個下午都免費供人騎乘。射箭初學者從中午開始，就可以在波士頓廣場瞄靶。

            大約下午5點45分，波士頓市長吳弭預定在市府廣場的主舞台上講話，為估計有大波士頓中華文化協會（GBCCA）等15個團隊參加的遊行拉開序幕。等遊行隊伍在大約晚上7點走到波士頓廣場時，由穆加基金會贊助的穆家煙花，將在天空亮起。

            倒數進第一夜的活動接著將繼續在波士頓市府廣場演出，午夜時分，在北端（North End）的哥倫布公園，將有第二場煙花秀。

            波士頓第一夜從1976年開辦以來，歷經3次轉折。最初是藝術家溫萊特（Clara Wainwright）發起，接著由「波士頓第一夜」這非牟利組織在執行長Geri guardino率領下長期經營，最巔峰時，吸引的圍觀群眾高達100萬人。

            2013年6月，由於長年的財務赤字，以及贊助減少，「波士頓第一夜」這非營利組織宣佈停止營運，時任市長的萬寧路（Tom Menino），以及那年當選市長的馬丁華殊（Marty Ｗalsh）介入接管，以維持波士頓這難得的傳統。2015以後，非營利組織「波士頓慶祝（Boston Celebrations, Inc.）接下主辦權，交給策劃活動的專業公司Conventures, Inc.承辦與管理。

            在波士頓市府廣場翻修竣工，有廣大空間後，「波士頓第一夜」的主要活動場地，也從海恩斯展覽中心及柯普利廣場，轉移至波士頓市府廣場。

            波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu）今（29）日早上，率警察局長Michael Cox，波士頓消防局局長Paul Burke，波士頓急救長James Hooley，麻州地鐵警察長Kenneth Green，以及Convetures董事長Dusty Rhodes說明「波士頓第一夜」各項安全措施，請民著注意保暖。

 

MAYOR MICHELLE WU ANNOUNCES PUBLIC SAFETY PREPARATIONS AHEAD OF FIRST NIGHT 

The New Year’s Event celebration is returning to City Hall Plaza for the third straight year 

BOSTON – Monday, December 29, 2025 – Mayor Michelle Wu, public safety officials, and First Night representatives today shared the City’s preparations for First Night 2026, Boston’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration. This free, family-friendly event is returning to City Hall Plaza for the third year, and will feature live performances, ice sculptures, fireworks and more. The City is a partner of this annual New Year’s Eve tradition, which is run by Boston Celebrations, Inc., and managed by Conventures, Inc. The City and partners are taking steps to ensure residents, families and visitors are safe as Boston celebrates the New Year.

“Since 1976, First Night in Boston has become known around the world as a special, family-friendly tradition to ring in the new year,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “We are grateful to all of our partners for their work to create this engaging series of events and activations for people of all ages to enjoy, especially as we prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country. I encourage everyone to keep safety in mind and look out for others as we welcome the new year.”

First Night will feature more than 12 hours of free programming on City Hall Plaza, Copley Square, and other areas around Boston. New this year to First Night are light displays at City Hall Plaza, ice sculptures in Copley Square, and new acts across ten venues throughout the city. This year’s event also marks the 50th anniversary of First Night and builds on Boston 250, the City’s commemoration honoring Boston’s foundational role in the American Revolution and its ongoing legacy of activism, innovation, and community leadership. For additional information on this year’s programming, please visit this link.

The Boston Police Department will be on hand at First Night to support this family-friendly event and remind attendees not to consume alcohol or illicit substances in public spaces or prohibited private spaces, not to fly drones at any First Night activities, to dress accordingly for the weather, and to report any suspicious activity.

“As in years past, the Boston Police will be present around the official First Night celebrations as well as in all of our neighborhoods,” said Commissioner Michael Cox, Boston Police Department. “We will utilize district officers as well as those from our specialized units to ensure public safety. If you see something concerning or need to report a party or a disturbance, please report it to an officer nearby or do not hesitate to call 911.”

“With ice sculptures, activities, programming, and music for guests of all ages, First Night shows how Boston opens its doors to the world,” said Dusty Rhodes, President of Conventures, Inc. “With the backing of the City of Boston and its public safety agencies, guests from all corners of our city and all regions of the world can unite in our city to ring in the new year.”

“Our goal is for First Night to be a safe and enjoyable event for all residents, visitors and families,” said Commissioner Paul Burke, Boston Fire Department . “The Boston Fire Department will be fully prepared with additional staffing and specialized resources will be located throughout the city with the ability to respond quickly to emergencies along with our police officers and EMTs. We will be working closely with our public safety partners to keep this event safe for all.”

Boston EMS will be deploying additional personnel at dispatch operations and in ambulances across the city to support emergency medical needs on New Year’s Eve. 

“As people come together for First Night in Boston and other New Year’s Eve celebrations, we want everyone to have a safe and enjoyable night. Make a plan for getting home, stay aware of the weather, and look out for one another,” said Boston EMS Chief of Department, Jim Hooley. “Boston EMS personnel will be stationed throughout the city and ready to respond. If anyone needs emergency medical care, our crews are prepared. We’re grateful for our EMTs and Paramedics, and for all public safety, healthcare, and other essential workers supporting the city during the holidays.”

First Night festivities will impact traffic and parking in Downtown. People coming into the city to celebrate are strongly encouraged not to drive and to instead use public transportation. Details on parking and traffic restrictions can be found here. 

“As we prepare to welcome residents and visitors to Boston for First Night 2026, our goal is to ensure a safe, celebratory, and family-friendly environment for everyone,” said MBTA Chief of Transit Police Kenneth Green. “We ask for the public’s partnership: if you see something, say something. We encourage everyone to celebrate responsibly: dress warmly for the conditions, look out for one another, and take advantage of the MBTA to ensure you get home safely. We look forward to a peaceful transition into the New Year!”

MBTA General Manager and Interim MassDOT Secretary Phil Eng announced that the MBTA will not be collecting fares for subway, ferry, bus, and The RIDE service after 8:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Updated holiday schedules can be found here.