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Boston says goodbye to 2011

By Andrew Ryan and Martine Powers

 |  Globe Staff  

  December 31, 2011

As anticipation builds for 2012’s midnight arrival, Boston’s 36th Annual First Night celebration preps the city with a bash to bring in the new year. Tonight’s festivities, a collaboration between Menino and city officials, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority , and the First Night organization, are a combination of events including some such as singing performance from soul singer Mavis Staples, two firework shows, and a festival of International Short Films.

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