New Edition’s Ron Devoe sat down to discuss the proud moment.
On the heels of celebrating the 40-year legacy with a monumental, 31-city Legacy Tour back in 2023, the six members of New Edition—Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, and Mike, and of course Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill—are readying themselves for yet another huge honor.
The city of Boston has declared Aug. 30 New Edition Day. Mayor Michelle Wu announced on Aug. 22, a rollout of events that make up the celebration and tribute to the iconic group; the first of which begins with a New Edition street naming ceremony at 10 AM on the corner of Ambrose and Albany Streets in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Immediately afterwards, New Edition Day continues with a community block party at the Orchard Gardens Boys & Girls Club at 2 Dearborn St., Roxbury, MA 02119…