About this Event
New Year's Eve on the Waterfront Ice Sculpture Stroll
Boston Harbor Now is proud to present our 12th annual New Year's Eve on the Waterfront Ice Sculpture Stroll with nearly 30 sculptures on display!
On New Year's Eve, Boston's waterfront will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland with unique and interactive ice sculptures in neighborhoods from Revere Beach all the way down to the Seaport. Grab a map, pick a starting point, and start strolling!
When: December 31, 2024 | 1:00PM - 5:00PM
Where: Click here for the interactive
Enjoy other fun, seasonal activities along the way including:
- Touch-a-Truck with first responder vehicles at the Envoy Hotel
- Winter lights on the Trellis at Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
- Hatchlings solar winter light activation on the Rose Kennedy Greenway
- Snowport winter village in the Seaport
- Stick around to ring in the New Year with midnight fireworks over Boston Harbor!
Registration is *not* required to participate in this free outdoor event. Eventbrite RSVP will allow you to receive any special event updates plus one entry into the Waterfront Staycation Giveaway Contest!
Boston Harbor Now is proud to partner with more than two dozen waterfront organizations, businesses, and entities to bring this beloved tradition back for an eleventh season. We thank each of them for their participation and support! To view a list of all ice sculpture hosts, visit www.bostonharbornow.org/nye
Staycation Giveaway Contest
Snap photos along the way and be entered to win a waterfront staycation package for two including hotel stay, dining, and more!
HOW TO ENTER:
- Post a selfie on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram with one of our qualifying New Year’s Eve on the Waterfront ice sculptures.
- Tag @BostonHarborNow to enter.
- Add the partner location of the photos.
Visit www.bostonharbornow.org/nye for more contest details!
New Year's Eve Midnight Fireworks
Ring in the New Year with midnight fireworks over Boston Harbor, presented by Meet Boston as part of First Night Boston by Conventures.
Suggested viewing locations:
- Christopher Columbus Park
- Harborwalk at Fan Pier in Seaport
- The East Boston waterfront
Getting Here
Ice sculptures are located close to transit stations across all major subway lines. Visit Courthouse (Silver Line), Aquarium (Blue Line), Maverick (Blue Line), Haymarket (Green / Orange Lines) or South Station (Red Line) for a short walk to ice sculptures and the Boston Harborwalk. Check out the MBTA website for service information.
We highly recommend using public transportation, ride share, biking, or walking to view the Ice Sculptures and Midnight Fireworks, but some recommended parking locations are below:
- Atlantic Wharf Parking – 280 Congress Street
- Post Office Square Garage –112 Congress St
- Lewis Wharf Parking – 641 Lewis Wharf
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Boston Harborwalk & Waterfron, Harborwalk, Boston, United States
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