With hundreds of activities over Independence Day weekend at Boston’s best landmarks, this family-friendly event is the country’s largest Fourth of July festival. Activities include the annual opening ceremony at Faneuil Hall, historical reenactments, Freedom Trail walks, boat tours, live entertainment and much more!
Join Mayor Marty Walsh as he kicks off the 36th Annual Boston Harborfest. The 215th Army Band will play for the crowd to get the event started. Mayor Walsh will cut the Official Boston Harborfest cake!
Calling local art buffs! On Saturday, July 1st, local artists will display and sell their work, curated by Artists Crossing, under the trellis in Christopher Columbus Park. From 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, catch a preview of some of the artists from the September Boston Arts Festival.
As the evening begins in Christopher Columbus Park, enjoy a performance from Hyde Park’s own singing troupe Sweet Harmony as they sing show tunes. Following the performance, bring your movie snacks and picnic blankets for a showing of Yankee Doodle Dandy.
Walk into History along the Freedom Trail’s 16 official sites throughout the city’s modern streets. Explore Boston’s most significant historical sites with guided tours by colonial reenactors!
Both indoor and outdoor family-friendly events will take place at Boston’s best historical landmarks over the 5-day period. Throughout the weekend there will be 100+ activities, attractions and specials!
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