Boston, MA -December 31, 2023: Revelers make their way along Tremont Street during the First Night parade. (Chris Christo/Boston Herald)

Boston, MA -December 31, 2023: Pipers pass the Park Street Church as they walk along along Tremont Street during the First Night parade. (Chris Christo/Boston Herald)

Boston, MA -December 31, 2023: Revelers with the Jamaica Plain Honk Band make their way along Tremont Street during the First Night parade. (Chris Christo/Boston Herald)

Boston, MA -December 31, 2023: Ice skaters entertain the crowd during First Night on the common. (Chris Christo/Boston Herald)

Boston, MA -December 31, 2023: Chinese dragon dancers walk along Tremont Street during the First Night parade. (Chris Christo/Boston Herald)

Boston, MA -December 31, 2023: Revelers walk along Tremont Street during the First Night parade. (Chris Christo/Boston Herald)

Boston, MA -December 31, 2023: Revelers make their way along Tremont Street during the First Night parade. (Chris Christo/Boston Herald)

Boston, MA -December 31, 2023: Early fireworks light up the common after the First Night parade. (Chris Christo/Boston Herald)