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38th Annual Harborfest Celebrates Independence Day July 1 – 7

The 38th annual Boston Harborfest, celebrating Boston’s maritime and revolutionary history over the Fourth of July, will take place the first week of July, 7/1 through 7/7. Harborfest is a multi-day, family-friendly festival with activities celebrating American Independence, honoring the city’s colonial roots and showcasing Boston’s harbor. It is the largest Fourth of July festival in Read More…

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Celebrate Harborfest at the Old North Church & Historic Site

You are invited to come celebrate Harborfest at the Old North Church & Historic Site! From Friday, June 29th to Wednesday, July 4th, the Old North Church & Historic Site will be celebrating Harborfest, the nation’s largest Fourth of July Festival, with special pop-up programs, guided tours, events, and more! Highlights include our Anglican Art & Read More…

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Weekend Brief: Harbor Fireworks Sat. Night, Harborfest, Colonialfest, NBSS Info Session, ABCD Party

Things to know for Friday Today is Friday, June 29 and the 4th of July is coming up before you know it. Here are 10 things to do in Boston for this Fourth of July weekend.  Here’s what else you need to know for this weekend… 9:00AM NBSS Info Session for Veterans. Join the North Read More…

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37th Annual Harborfest Celebrates Independence Day June 28 through July 5

The 37th annual Boston Harborfest will kick off on Thursday, June 28 with an opening ceremony at 11 a.m. at Faneuil Hall Marketplace! Harborfest is a multi-day, family-friendly festival with activities celebrating American Independence, honoring the city’s colonial roots and showcasing Boston’s harbor. It is the largest Fourth of July festival in the country. The festivities begin at Read More…

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Wednesday’s Brief: Harborfront Skyscraper Pushing Ahead, Don’t Miss Harborfest, Feast Season

Things to know for Wednesday Today is Wednesday, June 27th and here’s why you won’t want to miss Boston Harborfest 2018 – kicking off tomorrow in Faneuil Hall.  Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:30AM Celebrating What Unites Us! at the Armenian Heritage Park. This monthly collaborative series celebrates the immigrant experience, builds community and cross-cultural Read More…

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Celebrating Independence Day & Boston Harborfest on the Waterfront [Photos]

Getting a jump on the July 4th weekend fun, Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) continued its tradition of celebrating Independence Day with a family-friendly, free day of events at the park. Ann Babbitt, chair of the event and FOCCP vice president said, “This is a particularly exciting event because it coincides with Boston HarborFest’s activities.” Boston Harborfest Read More…