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Fireworks Gallery: Battle of the Barges over Boston Harbor

Bringing back dueling fireworks, the Boston Harbor Association and several private sponsors, hosted a classic “Battle of the Barges” spectacular not seen in Boston since the year 2000. Fireworks barges anchored off the North End and Seaport illuminated the sky with synchronized volleys of lights and fury, all set to music broadcast live on MAGIC 106.7 and televised Read More…

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Summer on the Waterfront 2015 Guide is Here!

The official 2015 guide is out for Summer on the Waterfront! You can download the digital version in pdf form here or scroll through the page images below. SOTW fun has already started in June and runs through September. NorthEndWaterfront.com is a proud media sponsor of North End Neighborhood Week starting on page 37 for the week of August Read More…

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Downtown / North End Week Comes to Summer on the Waterfront – August 7th-12th

Starting August 7th and running through August 12th, comes Downtown / North End week as part of Summer on the Waterfront! There is special Wharf Festival at Central Wharf, a Hoedown at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Extreme Croquet on the Greenway, Free Carousel Rides from the Highland Street Foundation, Summer in the City at Rowes Wharf, Read More…

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Fireworks Return to Boston Harbor for Labor Day Weekend [Photos and Video]

[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cgPl-hdjc0] As a Labor Day weekend grand finale to Summer on the Waterfront, the Boston Harbor Association and City of Boston put on a special fireworks show over Boston Harbor on Saturday night. The show was the highlight of this weekend’s annual Boston “ähts” Festival going on at Christopher Columbus Park. The concept was Read More…

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Fireworks are Returning to Boston Harbor on August 31st for Labor Day Weekend

The following news was released today by the City of Boston and The Boston Harbor Association for Summer on the Waterfront: Mayor Menino and Summer on the Waterfront Announce Boston Harbor Fireworks Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Summer on the Waterfront organizers today announced the return of summertime public fireworks to Boston’s waterfront for the Read More…

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Summer on the Waterfront Calendar Roundup for July 16 – 22, 2012

Win four tickets to Boston’s Lighthouse Tour Earn 20 points in the Summer on the Waterfront scavenger hunt to be in the weekly drawing! No winner yet, be the first! Play the trek: www.summeronthewaterfront.org Canines and Cocktails July 18, 5:30pm to 7:30pm TAMO Terrace 1 Seaport Lane, Boston, MA http://tinyurl.com/6ls3lfx, (617) 385-4000 Fort Point Artists Community Read More…

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Summer on the Waterfront Calendar Roundup for July 2-8

Sign-up for updates at www.SummerOnTheWaterfront.org. All events are week-long unless noted.    Win Four Whale Watch Tickets! (Free) Earn 20 points in the Summer on the Waterfront scavenger hunt to be in the weekly drawing! No winner yet, be the first! Play the trek:www.summeronthewaterfront.org Public Tours of Tall Ships (Free) July 2, 4:00pm to 8:00pm Read More…

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Summer on the Waterfront Calendar Roundup June 25 – July 1

In addition, don’t miss this weekend’s big events at Christopher Columbus Park: Saturday, June 30th – Tall Ships / 4th of July Family Fun Day 10am – 2pm at Christopher Columbus Park, sponsored by FOCCP. View the post on this event. Sunday, July 1st – Opera in the park: Bizet’s opera, Carmen, performed by NEMPAC, Read More…