There was no joy in Mudville when it looked like there would be no First Night celebration this year in Boston, the birthplace of urban, family-friendly First Nights. But just as one would hope, the news of the founding organization’s shuttering was followed immediately by the mayor and a slew of other First Night fans stepping up to the plate.
By some accounts, this year will be better than ever — with great bands, two fireworks displays, and ice sculptures in other places besides Copley Square. I happened upon one sculpture in Quincy Market today, where I also saw a woman making balloon animals for kids.
For a Monday, there sure were an unusual number of children and babies out and about in the city, not to mention on the subway. I wondered if it was because the children were on vacation or because their parents were. Lots of activities planned for everyone tomorrow, at First Night.
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