U.S. Air Force did five flyovers on Saturday afternoon as part of the July 4th “Salute to Great Cities of the American Revolution.” The Thunderbirds were followed by B-1, B-2 and B-52 bombers, as well as F-15 and F-22 fighters and U.S. Marine Corps F-35 fighters. The path over Boston started from Charlestown toward Fenway Read More…
For the first time since its restoration, USS Constitution made its July 4th turnaround in Boston Harbor, accompanied by water-spouting fireboats.
For the 4th of July holiday, photographer and graphic designer Ed Sokoloff has updated this American Flags collage featuring several local scenes. The full collage is printed on canvas and stretched on a frame. It measures 70×45″ and contains more than 50 flag scenes. The collage includes: -Civil War, Battle of Gettysburg flag (per article in Boston Read More…
It was a hot, hot Independence Day celebration hosted by Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) continuing its tradition of a family-friendly, free day of events at the park. The day started with the fun “Kids Parade” led by Uncle Sam on stilts. After a short program with FOCCP President, Joanne Hayes-Rines and City Councilor Lydia Edwards, the fun Read More…
It was a perfect steamy, summer Saturday night to take in the spectacular display of fireworks over Boston Harbor. The annual “Illuminate the Harbor” show was seen across the waterfront neighborhoods from the North End, Downtown, Eastie to the Seaport and Southie. Large crowds gathered at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End, Piers Park in Read More…
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…
Join the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park for their annual Independence Day Celebration in the Park on Saturday, June 30! There will be tons of family-friendly activities including music, magic, lawn games and more. Stick around for fireworks over Boston Harbor at 9 p.m. See the full schedule below.
Join the ABCD North End / West End Neighborhood Service Center for their 4th of July party on Friday, June 29 at 12:30 p.m. Please call 617-523-8125 to reserve your spot!
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…
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…
Free family events, all afternoon, at Christopher Columbus Park! Brought to you by Friends of Christopher Columbus Park!
The Fourth of July is an exciting time in Boston with many local North End traditions as well as city-wide activities. Which event is at the top of your holiday weekend to-do list? Note: Web polls are not scientific, representing only those readers who choose to vote. Know of other local events readers might like Read More…