Friday, Dec. 31 from 11:30 a.m. to midnight
First Night’s 37th year marks the return of large audiences gathering for a vibrant community tradition on New Year's Eve. Like previous years, First Night offers afternoon and evening programming that includes family entertainment and the best of local music and arts. Spectacular fireworks displays from the roof of the city’s parking garage return. The event culminates with a gathering at the Hotel Northampton to greet the official arrival of a new year with a unique countdown and “ball-raising” accompanied by DJ Bongohead and the Peace & Rhythm Crew.