News announcing the events for 2017 Boston Harborfest along the waterfront: Boston Harborfest 2017, one of the country’s largest Fourth of July Festivals, marks its 36th anniversary by celebrating Boston’s harbor and history. This holiday, the long-running festival will feature hundreds of family-friendly activities from June 30th through the 4th. Popular activities and events include Read More…
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) held its Independence Day Party earlier this month. NE/WE NSC staff, volunteers, and a special group of high school volunteers from State Street Corporation gathered the seniors at Copp’s Hill Terrace to enjoy a traditional picnic of burgers, hot dogs, pasta salad, watermelon, cupcakes, and Read More…
Two F-15 Eagles from the Barnes Air National Guard Base flew right over the North End and the iconic Old North Church steeple on the Fourth of July. The jets were on their way to the Esplanade Fourth of July show for the National Anthem. The spectacular video was captured by Dr. Joe Mendola.
Still on a July 4th high? Get your fireworks fix with this roundup from the big weekend around town. So many great pic's tonight! The weather cooperated! #BostonJuly4th #Boston pic.twitter.com/JQUZW6SVtP — Charlie Abrahams (@Charlesabrahams) July 5, 2016 Few quick edits of tonight's Boston July 4th fireworks show over the Charles River. #BostonJuly4th @universalhub pic.twitter.com/asrCvn4uDa Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park once again put on a family fun day to celebrate Independence Day at the park. This year’s festivities were held on Saturday, June 25th. The free celebration was kicked off by the fun “Kids Parade,” led by Uncle Sam on stilts. Other entertainment throughout the day included visits by Rosalita the Puppeteer, Daniel the Tiger, Station Read More…
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) held its Independence Day Party last week. Over 3 dozen seniors turned out for a home-cooked meal of barbecued chicken, hot dogs, pasta salad, watermelon, and cake. Maria Stella, Gulla, Director, gave a moving speech to the crowd. “More than barbecues,” she said earnestly, “we Read More…
Here are some photos of the fireworks as seen from the North End and downtown rooftops. After the first few minutes, most of the fireworks were unfortunately engulfed by black smoke. Some folks would also say they were obscured by the selection of pop music this year. All in all, it was still a great show. Read More…
July 4th began with official celebrations and a parade of marching units from City Hall Plaza to the Old State House. The Declaration of Independence was read by Captain Commanding Domenic Previte of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company at the Old State House balcony, from which the Declaration of Independence was first read to Bostonians in Read More…
The North End / Waterfront area misses out on having July 4th fireworks over the harbor (just wait until Labor Day weekend!). Fortunately, the Esplanade fireworks are really big and you can see them from many North End rooftops. Here is a how last year’s display looked as seen from the neighborhood. Move and drag the Read More…
Photos by Gerri Paladino July 4th holiday festivities kicked-off with the 34th annual Boston Harborfest at Faneuil Hall Marketplace on Thursday, July 2nd. Boston Harborfest is a five-day festival with over 200 activities celebrating American Independence and honoring the city’s colonial roots. Mayor Walsh was out of town, but other city officials were joined by Commander Sean Kearns, Read More…
At 216 years old, the USS Constitution was as majestic as ever during her July 4th turnaround in Boston Harbor. This is the last time Old Ironsides will be underway on Independence Day until 2018 as she goes into drydock later this year for restorations. The drizzly weather from the approaching Tropical Storm Arthur did Read More…
Boston’s July 4th 3rd Esplanade fireworks show, with the Beach Boys but not the 1812 Overture, finished just minutes before a torrential downpour rained down over the city. Here is a snapshot of the fireworks as seen from the North End rooftops. Also note the Pru on the far left of the photo is decked Read More…