Neighborhood View of the Day:
Boston Harbor saw some pre-4th fireworks last week and if you’re on the right side of the North End, you will be able to enjoy the big show on the Esplanade on Thursday night, July 4th, starting at 9:30 pm.
North End / Waterfront Events on the Calendar:
- Old Ironsides Turnaround – From 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, the USS Constitution will get underway in Boston Harbor for her annual turnaround. Listen for some canon shots when it passes the Coast Guard base and a 21-gun salute when she reaches Castle Island for the turnaround. Great viewing nearly anywhere along the waterfront. See ussconstitution.org.
- Starting at 12pm, ROC Teen Saturday invites everyone to the Mirabella Pool for a July 4th BBQ! Runs all afternoon with music, food and rides. See the event post.
- There are no fireworks on Boston Harbor for July 4th, but there are many viewing spots to the big fireworks show on the Charles River and Esplanade. The fireworks display starts at 9:30 pm, a half hour earlier than last year. See July4th.org.
- Boston by Foot Harborfest walking tours here.
- View the details on upcoming events and meetings in the Events Calendar.
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- Residents’ Association July Agenda Includes Greenway and Supermarket Updates Plus Government Center Garage Redevelopment Presentation
People are Talking:
- Mercmonte { Are you kidding me? Boston has one of the best economies in the country, according to Menino, we are not comparing CRIME TO trash &… } – Jul 03, 7:14 PM
- Michael Mastandrea { Well put.I wish that people that move into the neighborhood stop calling themselves North Enders when they have been living there for a few years. } – Jul 03, 7:07 PM
- Michael Mastandrea { what do you people who just moved into the North End call themselves North Enders but are not, it is about the money,People that were… } – Jul 03, 6:55 PM
- a { Why don’t the people that check for parking permits remove these? They must have seen them } – Jul 03, 5:43 PM
- maria { My favorite is one near Endicott Street near Endicott Court. The same man travels in from who knows where every morning (I see him as… } – Jul 03, 4:04 PM
- Mame { Am I seeing things or are there Handicap Only Parking Signs the entire length of Cooper Street. } – Jul 03, 3:26 PM
- John Levensen { Just fine the address where the trash appears, whether it’s theirs or not Building owners will amazingly begin to police it themselves and those that… } – Jul 03, 2:25 PM
Join the discussion. Your comments are highly encouraged!
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Boston Weather:
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Thursday July 4
Partly cloudy skies. Hot and humid. High 92F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph. - 10-Day Forecast
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