BOSTON – Final preparations were underway in downtown Boston on Monday ahead of the city’s First Night celebration.
“First of all. They’re delicious,” said Joshua, who’s prepping his famous tornado fries, spiraled potatoes dipped in all kinds of seasoning ahead of Boston’s New Year’s Eve celebrations on Tuesday.
It’s just one of many food options lining City Hall Plaza for First Night. “I love seeing all the people, love seeing everyone have fun for the New Year’s,” said Joshua.
Thousands are expected to celebrate the old and ring in the new.
“New Year’s Eve is one of the only times the whole world is celebrating together. We’re here to celebrate family,” said Boston visitor Allison Pernic.
With ice sculptures, live music, arts and crafts for kids and of course fireworks.
“We have a four-year-old, so we’re not going to make it to midnight but that’s OK,” said Pernic.
Two fireworks displays
The city has thought of that, planning two fireworks displays: seven o’clock at Boston Common and midnight fireworks over Boston Harbor.