![]() ![]() Look for roving historical re-enactors and USS Constitution staff plus live musical and other performances nearbyġ2 noon - 7pm - Democracy Brewing & Distraction Brewing join up to host a 3-day beer garden on Summer St Plaza (next to 14 Summer St) Highlights: Boston's Harborfest - Free Activities Walking up Washington Street toward Harborfest in Boston's Downtown Crossing June 30, Friday - Arts & Crafts Market, Live Performances, & Harborfest Kick-Offġ1am - 5:30pm - DTX Arts Summer Street Plaza (the pedestrian-only area between Macy's and Roche Brothers in Downtown Crossing) - Local artisans offer their creations for sale if you're visiting Boston, an original work of art by a Boston artist could be your special souvenir from this special event!ġ1:30 am - 6pm - Live Entertainment, including music by local groups as well as the Army Fife Band, a puppet show (12:30), and costumed historical reenactors Reenactors wearing 18th century Colonial and British costumesġ2 noon - 1 pm - Boston city officials kick off the 4-day festival with a short welcome speech. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost for you. Top photo: Harborfest fireworks over Boston Harbor, (c) Boston Discovery Guideīoston Discovery Guide is a reader-supported publication. No other city celebrates Independence Day like Boston! Don't miss this exciting only-in-Boston experience! ![]() Why does Boston have such a large Independence Day celebration? This is where the fight for American liberty began, and July 4th is a very special occasion here.įrom our Patriots Day holiday in April to the Freedom Trail through the city to reenactors dressed in Colonial attire, Boston commemorates its revolutionary heritage all year, but around July 4th, celebratory pride escalates to such a degree that you'll see patriotism on steroids. Adirondack III - July 4th Fireworks Cruise - 3 to 3.5 hour cruise from Boston to watch Winthrop's fireworks - July 4īoston Harborfest dates back to 1981, and the 2023 celebration will be a gala summer event.Northern Lights - July 4th Fireworks Cruise - 3 hour cruise from Boston featuring Winthrop's spectacular fireworks - July 4.Northern Lights - USS Constitution Turn-Around Cruise with 3-course brunch - July 4.Adirondack III - USS Constitution Turn-Around Cruise with Continental breakfast- July 4.Adirondack III - Harborfest Fireworks Cruise on an 80-foot schooner - July 1. ![]() Northern Lights - Harborfest Fireworks Cruise on a 1920's style commuter yacht - July 1.Other events are fee-based, including tours of some of the participating Freedom Trail sites (typically about $15 per person), Fireworks cruises on July 1 and 4, and USS Constitution Turn-Around cruises on July 4: Some Harborfest events are free, including four non-stop days of music and other live performances at "The Steps" (Washington and Franklin Street in Downtown Crossing), Chowderfest, the fireworks show, and appearances by costumed historical reenactors. ![]() Events take place primarily in Boston's Downtown Crossing and Christopher Columbus Park this year. Boston Harborfest, one of the largest Independence Day festival in the United States, celebrates Boston's Colonial, Revolutionary War, and maritime history and heritage.įestivities include a spectacular 15-minute fireworks display over Boston Harbor on July 1, entertainers, historical reenactments, live music, Freedom Trail site tours and events, the annual USS Constitution turn-around cruise in Boston Harbor, a reading of the Declartion of Independence, and an artisan market, plus a lot more!įestivities begin on June 30 and run through July 4. ![]()
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