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THE ICE
All Day
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
The season culminates with "THE ICE" featuring a collection of interactive, family-friendly ice sculptures complemented by live street theater performances from December 30 - January 1, 2015. It’s part of the 2015 First Night Boston festivities.
Children's Activities and Refreshments
12PM - 3PM
Spirit of Boston Cruises
Seaport World Trade Center, 200 Seaport Boulevard #75, Boston, MA 02210
Enjoy free children's activities, beverages, and cookies dockside next to the World Trade Center.
New Year's Eve on the Wharf
12PM - 3PM
Boston Harbor Hotel
70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
Join us for skating the Rotunda Rink and complimentary hot cocoa and cookies!
Public Tour of Boston Harbor's finest Boats
12PM - 4PM
Rowes Wharf behind the Boston Harbor Hotel
70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
Climb on board and explore some of the coolest vessels in Boston Harbor. The Boston Harbor Pilot Association's CHELSEA and other unique boats will be docked for public tours. All aboard!
Historic Waterfront Tour
2:30PM - 3:30PM
Atlantic Wharf boat dock beside 290 Congress Street
Join Boston By Foot to explore Boston's great seafaring heritage on a free walking tour of the historic waterfront.
Harbor Cruise under the Fireworks
11pm- 12:45am
Gate C, Rowes Wharf, behind Boston Harbor Hotel
70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
Thanks to Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Boston Redevelopment Authority, and Mass Bay Lines, enjoy a free harbor cruise to view New Year's Eve fireworks on Boston Harbor. Boarding starts at 11pm. Alcohol-free event. Limited to 300. To register visit: 2015bostonfireworkscruise.eventbrite.com
Ice Sculpture: 60" Tall Schooner, by East Boston Savings Bank
12pm- 4pm
20 Maverick Square, East Boston, MA
Set sail for 2015 with this 60" tall ice schooner in East Boston, the home of generations of shipbuilders and some of Boston's greatest working ports. On display all day, this sculpture was generously sponsored by our friends at the East Boston Savings Bank.
Ice Sculpture: Mixed Genre
12pm- 4pm
3 Battery Wharf, Boston
On display all day.
Ice Sculpture: Olaf and Sven from Disney's Frozen
12pm- 4pm
Entrance to the North Market Promenade at Faneuil Hall Marketplace
4 South Market Street, Boston, MA
Meet Olaf the snowman and Sven the reindeer and grab a photo with these fun ice sculpture designed for children and enjoy live music specifically geared towards the kids as well.
Ice Sculpture: Blink! Ice Throne
12pm- 4pm
South Market Performance Area at Faneuil Hall Marketplace
4 South Market Street, Boston, MA Outdoor Events
Climb the giant ice throne and have your photo taken with the largest holiday tree in the Northeast as your background - the Blink holiday tree! Live entertainment will also help you get in the mood to celebrate the New Year.
Ice Sculpture: Giant Ice Sleigh
12pm- 4pm
West End Performance Area between Quincy Market and Historic Faneuil Hall at Faneuil Hall Marketplace
4 South Market Street, Boston, MA
Hop on board a giant ice sleigh with your friends and family while enjoying live music from local musicians. On display all day.
Ice Sculpture: 2015 Ice Statue
12pm- 4pm
West End Performance Area between Quincy Market and Historic Faneuil Hall at Faneuil Hall Marketplace
4 South Market Street, Boston, MA
Take your picture with a 50" tall "2015 Ice Display" to mark the New Year and... enjoy live music by local musicians.
Ice Sculpture: Penguins!
12pm- 4pm
New England Aquarium
One Central Wharf, Boston
On display all day.
Ice Sculpture: Boston Harbor Arch
12pm- 4pm
Under the Rowes Wharf Rotunda in front of the ice skating rink
70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA
Marvel at the swooping arches and architectural details as on of Boston's iconic landmarks, the Rowes Wharf Arch, is presented in ice form! On display all day.
Ice Sculpture: Specialty piece, hand-carved live!
12pm- 4pm Under the Rowes Wharf Rotunda
70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA
Stay tuned for a scheduled live ice-carving demonstration done by the chef at the Boston Harbor Hotel. What do you think he'll have up his sleeves this year?
Ice Sculpture: Mama Bear and Her Cub
12pm- 4pm
In front of 2 International Place, Boston, MA
Perhaps no creature represents the intersection of land and sea (and ice!) with quite the majesty of the polar bear. In conjunction with our ongoing "City to Sea" initiative, which celebrates arts, culture and community on the Downtown Waterfront, International Place and The Chiofaro Company are thrilled to share "Mama Bear and Her Cub" as part of the Waterfront Ice Sculpture Stroll this New Year's Eve.
Ice Sculpture: Mixed Genre
12pm- 4pm
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
306 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
On display all day.
Ice Sculpture: Clipper Ship
12pm- 4pm
Seaport Blvd. by B Street Outdoor Events
On display all day.