Chances are you’re already familiar with Zoom — and at least heard about its virtual background ... miss the Boston skyline along the waterfront, the glow of the Citgo sign at night, or ...

Make sure to catch the parade at 6 p.m. from City Hall Plaza to Boston Common. The last performance of the night will feature rapper and singer Sammy Adams and will end at 12:30 a.m. There will be ...

Shortly before 6 p.m., revelers lined Tremont Street, waving glow sticks and party lights, ahead of the First Night Parade. Heather and Nick Demarkis of Beverly watched near Boston Common.