BPD Community Alert: Traffic and Parking Advisory for First Night Boston 2026

The Boston Police Department would like to advise the public of traffic and parking impacts related to First Night Boston 2026, taking place on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

Several events across the City of Boston will require temporary street closures and parking restrictions to support event logistics and public safety.

Residents and visitors attending First Night festivities are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and consider walking, biking, or using public transportation. The MBTA will be free after 8:00 PM on New Year’s Eve, and updated holiday schedules are available on the MBTA’s website.

Parking restrictions will be in effect throughout Wednesday, December 31, 2025, on the following streets:

Cambridge Street, south side (even side), from Bowdoin Street to Somerset Street
Arlington Street, both sides, from Beacon Street to Boylston Street
Atlantic Avenue
- East side, from East India Row to Commercial Street
- West side, from Commercial Wharf to Cross Street
Beacon Street, both sides, from Charles Street to Arlington Street
Blagden Street, both sides, from Dartmouth Street to Exeter Street
Boylston Street
- North side (Public Garden side), from Arlington Street to Charles Street
- Both sides, from Charles Street to Tremont Street
Cambridge Street, both sides, from Court Street to Sudbury Street
Charles Street, west side (Public Garden side), from Boylston Street to Beacon Street
Charles Street South, west side (odd side, opposite the Transportation Building), from Park Plaza to Boylston Street
Court Street, east side (City Hall side), from Court Square inbound to Cambridge Street
Tremont Street, both sides, from Court Street to Boylston Street

Motorists should expect delays in these areas and are advised to seek alternate routes when possible.

The Boston Police Department thanks the public for their cooperation and wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable New Year’s celebration.