First Night Boston is the country's oldest and largest New Years arts celebration. On December 31, 2007 from 1:00pm to midnight, First Night presents its 30th annual day-long festival of art, music, dance, ice sculpture, fireworks and more. First Night is an alcohol-free event that welcomes children, families and revelers of all ages to celebrate community and unity through the arts.

In addition to the performers announced earlier this month, First Night has announced that The New England Anime Society, the convention organizers of Anime Boston and Providence Anime Conference, will present some of the best and most popular Japanese animation from the last forty years. The anime will be screened at the Hynes Convention Center.

This program is among over 200 being presented at First Night Boston 2008. Complete schedules will be available with button purchase and are also available on www.firstnight.org.