Overview
- Bars must stop new admissions at the start of the third quarter, disperse outside lines, and prohibit reentry for anyone who leaves, according to the Licensing Board.
- Parking and vehicle access will be restricted in Brighton, Kenmore Square, Boston University, Northeastern, Faneuil Hall, and North Station, with violators subject to fines or towing.
- Pedestrian access will be limited from around 8 p.m., with Kenmore Square restricted after the third quarter and impacts on Boylston and Hemenway streets.
- Boston police will add patrols near licensed establishments and house‑party areas, enforce zero tolerance for underage drinking and disruptive behavior, and share student names with university deans when police intervene.
- Officials urged vigilance about drink‑spiking, avoiding ride‑shares not personally requested, and dressing for dangerous cold, while noting parade plans are not discussed in advance.