If you've lived in Boston awhile you've doubtless heard of First Night, the city's most popular New Year's Eve event. America's oldest and largest New Year's arts celebration, First Night Boston invites children, families, and people of all ages to celebrate community and unity with a daylong festival of music, art, dance, and more.

First Night 2008 starts at 1 pm on Dec. 31, 2007, and keeps going until midnight. The event will feature more than 200 performances in more than 40 locations in downtown Boston. Learn more about First Night Boston and how you can buy the button that will get you into all of the events. Read more.

First Night Boston 2008 button logo courtesy First Night Boston.