First Night Boston Parade @ Copley Square

As is tradition, the First Night Boston Parade will bring together community groups and local musicians to march through the city streets. This year’s parade begins in Copley Square at 6 p.m., and heads toward Boston Common, wrapping up at 7 p.m.

Among the participating groups in this year’s parade are the Greater Boston Chinese Cultural Association (GBCCA), the New Magnolia Jazz Band, the Puppeteer’s Cooperative, the Hot Tamales Brass Band, and the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts.