Boston To Celebrate "New Edition Day," Name Street After Legendary R&B Group

CBS Boston

Updated on: August 12, 2025

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is declaring Aug. 30 to be "New Edition Day" in the city.

The city will honor and celebrate the legendary R&B group with a community block party and street naming ceremony.

"It is an honor to welcome home Roxbury natives New Edition to celebrate their global impact, from our communities here in Boston to the music industry worldwide," Wu said in a statement. "This is a unique opportunity to bring Boston's neighborhoods together in a celebration of culture, pride and community and I encourage every community member to join us to celebrate New Edition's tremendous impact."

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