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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Photo Gallery: Harborfest Opens With Official Cake Cutting
The 37th annual Boston Harborfest kicked off this week with an opening ceremony and cutting of the cake at Faneuil Hall. The United States Navy Band Northeast’s Ceremonial Band was on hand for the festivities. 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 Read More…
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…
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…
Tuesday’s Brief: ZLC Committee Meeting, Median Boston Home Value, All of the Lights
Things to know for Tuesday Today is Tuesday, June 26 and here’s everything you need to know for today… 7:00PM ZLC Committee Meeting. This month’s zoning, licensing & construction committee meeting will feature the Cross Street Development, see additional details here. Notable News: Boston’s median home value is $585,100. Here’s what it gets you in Read More…
Monday’s Briefing: Harborfest, What to Know For the 4th, More MBTA Wifi on Hold, Garden Walks
What you should know for Monday! Events for Monday, July 3rd: All Day Boston Harborfest on the Waterfront. 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, Read More…
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…
Cake Cutting at Boston Harborfest Opening Ceremony [Photos]
Boston Harborfest 2017 kicked off with its iconic cake-cutting at Faneuil Hall on Friday, June 30th. The patriotic opening ceremony featured the 215 Army Band leading the crowd. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh and U.S. Coast Guard District Commander RADM Steven Poulin spoke at ceremony before the cutting of the Harborfest cake, the largest in the city Read More…
36th Annual Harborfest Kicks Off With Events Friday, June 30 through Tuesday, July 4th
The 36th annual Boston Harborfest kicks off at Faneuil Hall Marketplace on Friday, June 30 at 11:00 a.m. with events running through the July 4th holiday weekend. Boston Harborfest is a multi-day festival with activities celebrating American Independence, honoring the city’s colonial roots and showcasing Boston’s vibrant harbor. Over the years, Harborfest has grown from a local Read More…
NESTEA at Boston Harborfest on July 1 and 2
NESTEA Celebrates the Joy of Living Simply during Boston Harborfest NESTEA brings their Tiny House to Boston to showcase simpler recipes, authentic tea flavor and new line of premium, real brewed teas NESTEA® recently unveiled a custom Tiny House in New York City to showcase the joy of living simply and the brand’s “less is Read More…
Old North Church and Historic Site Colonialfest!
Saturday, July 1 @ 12:00-4:00 pm AND Sunday, July 2 @ 12:00-5:00pm Colonialfest, a Boston Harborfest Celebration at Old North Tickets: FREE and open to the public! Join Old North for a weekend of celebrations in honor of our nation’s independence! As part of the citywide Boston Harborfest, Colonialfest is a campus-wide family-friendly festival that Read More…
Christopher Columbus Park Independence Day Celebration
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) is pleased to continue its tradition of celebrating Independence Day with a family-friendly free event on Saturday, July 1, from noon to 4:00 pm. This free celebration will be kicked off with the fun “Kids Parade” led by Uncle Sam on stilts. Other entertainment throughout the day will include Read More…