New Year's Eve on the Waterfront: Ice Sculpture Stroll & Celebration

Boston Harbor Now is proud to present our 13th annual New Year's Eve on the Waterfront Ice Sculpture Stroll with more than 40 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, 2025 | 1:00PM - 5:00PM

Where: Click here for the interactive 2025 New Year's Eve on the Waterfront Ice Sculpture Stroll Map

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 another 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

Participate in our Waterfront Ice Sculpture Stroll Selfie Contest and enter to win the following prizes:

Grand Prize:

• Overnight stay at the Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf
• Spirit of Boston cruise tickets
• Away Travel bag

Runners-Up (2):

• Overnight stay at the Seaport Boston Hotel + two Winter Wildlife Cruise tickets
• Overnight stay at the Hyatt Boston Seaport Hotel + two Winter Wildlife Cruise tickets

HOW TO ENTER:

Details coming soon—visit www.bostonharbornow.org/nye for more contest details!

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

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

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