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SUMMARY:USS CONSTITUTION Museum
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about the world’s oldest commissioned warship still afloat? Come visit the USS Constitution Museum during Boston Harborfest!\n\nThe Museum features interactive programs and exhibits that are perfect for all ages and will be open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM during the summer. Visitors can also enjoy a round of mini golf\, available daily. It’s a fun\, hands-on way for families\, friends\, and Harborfest visitors of all ages to add a little play to their visit while exploring the stories of “Old Ironsides”. On July 4\, the Museum will host a Navy Yard Party with family-friendly programming and live music. Stay tuned for more details as we approach July!\n\nPlan your visit at usscm.org/\n\nDaily: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM\n\nPhoto credit to Lfleur04\n
CATEGORIES:FREEDOM TRAIL®
LOCATION:USS Constitution Museum\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, USA
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SUMMARY:Freedom Trail® Tours
DESCRIPTION:Tours highlights the revolutionary history that took place at 11 of the historic sites of the Freedom Trail\, including Boston Common\, Massachusetts State House\, Park Street Church\, Granary Burying Ground\, King’s Chapel\, Site of the first Public School\, Old Corner Bookstore\, Old South Meeting House\, Old State House\, site of the Boston Massacre\, and Faneuil Hall. &nbsp\;Begins at the Boston Common Visitor Information Center and concludes at Faneuil Hall or begins at Faneuil Hall ArtsBoston Booth and concludes at Boston Common.\n\nImmerse yourself in Boston’s rich history\, experience official Freedom Trail historic sites\, and enjoy official 90-minute\nFreedom Trail® tours led by 18th-century costumed guides.\n\nFrom Boston Common Visitor Info. Center: Daily\, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (on the hour)\n\nArtsBoston Booth: Daily\, 10:30 AM\, 11:30 AM\, 12:30 PM\, 3:30 PM\n\nYou can learn more at TheFreedomTrail.org.\n\nPhoto credit to Freedom Trail
CATEGORIES:FREEDOM TRAIL®
LOCATION:Freedom Trail\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, USA
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts State House Tours
DESCRIPTION:Come see what’s under the golden dome – free tours of the Massachusetts State Capitol! Guided State House Tours are offered weekdays 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM\, and it's recommended to call ahead to schedule tours\, 617-727-3676.\n\nClosed weekends and holidays.\n\nMon – Fri\, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM\n\nPhoto credit to NPS
CATEGORIES:FREEDOM TRAIL®
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, USA
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SUMMARY:Pedal Boats from Charles River Boating Company ($)
DESCRIPTION:Charles River Boat Company offers five unique pedal boats on the historic Fort Point Channel: Dragon\, Flamingo\, Duck\, Blue Heron\, and Pelican. Easy to use and fitting up to five people\, these boats are perfect for a family adventure or a floating hangout with friends. Your captain's chair is waiting.\n\n• $25 per boat for 30 min\n• $35 per boat for 45 min\n•&nbsp\;Daily from 12pm until 30 minutes before sunset\n• Available Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend\n• Excludes 5% MA Convention & Facilities Surcharge\n\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:BOSTON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
LOCATION:Boston Children's Museum\, 308 Congress Street Boston\, MA
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SUMMARY:215th Army National Guard Band Performance
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CATEGORIES:DOWNTOWN CROSSING
LOCATION:Downtown Crossing\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, USA
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SUMMARY:Boston Harborfest Kickoff Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Public officials and hospitality leaders will help kick off Boston Harborfest 2026 with the ceremonial cake cutting and giveaway.\n\n
CATEGORIES:DOWNTOWN CROSSING
LOCATION:Summer St. Stage\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, USA
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SUMMARY:Re-Enactors & Entertainment
DESCRIPTION:An array of local performances across all musical genres will perform from a stage\, while historical re-enactors and costumed entertainers will engage with visitors to the area. Free for all to enjoy!\n\n
CATEGORIES:DOWNTOWN CROSSING
LOCATION:Summer St. Stage\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, USA
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SUMMARY:North End Paul Revere Tours ($)
DESCRIPTION:This tour highlights the revolutionary history that took place along the Freedom Trail in the North End including the Paul Revere House\, Old North Church and Copp’s Hill Burying Ground. &nbsp\;The tour may be taken as a standalone tour or as an extension to the Walk Into History Tour. Begins at Faneuil Hall ArtsBoston Booth and concludes at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground.\n\nArtsBoston Booth: 1:30 & 2:30
CATEGORIES:FREEDOM TRAIL®
LOCATION:Freedom Trail\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, USA
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SUMMARY:Christopher Columbus Park Music and Activities
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Christopher Columbus Park to jam out to live music.\n\n
CATEGORIES:CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS PARK
LOCATION:Christopher Columbus Park\, 200 Atlantic Avenue\, Boston\, MA 02110
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SUMMARY:Army Band Performance
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CATEGORIES:CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS PARK
LOCATION:Christopher Columbus Park\, 200 Atlantic Avenue\, Boston\, MA 02110
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SUMMARY:Innovation Trail Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:On this special afternoon tour\, we'll focus on some of the scientific\, technological\, and social revolutions that started in Boston after the Revolutionary War ended.\n\nAnd since 2026 is the 150th anniversary of the invention of the telephone in Boston\, by Alexander Graham Bell and his assistant Thomas Watson\, we'll take you to some of the locations tied to the earliest days of telecommunications.\n\nWe'll also talk about Thomas Edison's first failure\; the grade school dropout who became one of America's most famous inventors\; the woman who may have invented the Ponzi scheme\; and why we wouldn't have had the Wizard of Oz without a Boston startup company founded in a railroad car.\n\nAll tickets for this tour are donate-what-you-wish! (Typical tour pricing is $20/adult\, $10/student.) But if you donate $40 or more\, you'll get a limited edition embroidered Innovation Trail hat. (See below for photo.) The Innovation Trail is a 501(c)3 nonprofit\, with a mission to create new kinds of STEM learning experiences for people of all ages.\n\nWe start at the Irish Famine Memorial\, at 24 School Street\, close to the State Street\, Downtown Crossing\, and Park Street stations on the T\, and right in front of the Old South Meeting House.
CATEGORIES:INNOVATION TRAIL
LOCATION:Irish Famine Memorial\, 24 School St\, Boston\, MA 02108
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SUMMARY:Book Talk & Signing with Tad Stoermer
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Old North Church for the release of public historian Tad Stoermer’s new book\, A Resistance History of the United States. Tad will be joined by Prof. Vincent Brown of Harvard University to discuss the role resistance movements throughout U.S. history have played in shaping our country. Following the talk\, Tad will be available to answer questions and sign copies of his book.\n\nCopies of A Resistance History of the United States will be available to purchase onsite. Doors will open at 6pm\, and the talk will start at 6:30pm.\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-talk-signing-with-tad-stoermer-tickets-1989621360047
CATEGORIES:FREEDOM TRAIL®
LOCATION:Old North Church\, 193 Salem St\, Boston\, MA 02113
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SUMMARY:Revelry on Griffin’s Wharf! ($)
DESCRIPTION:The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum® presents ‘Revelry on Griffin’s Wharf’!\n\nThe Sons and Daughters of Liberty return for an evening of history\, games\, merriment\, and all things "Boston Tea Party"! The evening concludes with a special waterfront viewing of the Boston Harborfest fireworks from “Griffin’s Wharf” at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. Costumed museum interpreters will engage and educate through interaction and activities including knot tying\, feather quill writing lessons\, colonial games such as Nine Men’s Morris\, Road to Boston\, and Shut the Box. Guests will have access to 18th-century replica vessels Eleanor and the brig Beaver to throw tea crates into Boston’s historic harbor! Join us in Abigail’s Tea Room to taste the five tea blends that were at the center point of this iconic event. Refreshments\, clam chowder\, and an assortment of cookies and scones\, along with many other items\, will be available for purchase.\n\nTickets available in-person at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum®: $15 for adults and $10 for children.\n\nPerfect for families!\n\nBoston Harborfest fireworks begin at 9:15pm\, and will be visible from BTPSM.
CATEGORIES:BOSTON TEA PARTY SHIPS & MUSEUM
LOCATION:Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum\, 306 Congress Street\, Boston\, MA 02210
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SUMMARY:Snapple Guinness Book of World Records
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CATEGORIES:CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS PARK
LOCATION:Christopher Columbus Park\, 200 Atlantic Avenue\, Boston\, MA 02110
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SUMMARY:Snapple World Record Attempt
DESCRIPTION:"Snapple World Record Attempt" \nRegistration - 6:00 PM \nWorld Record Attempt - 7:30 PM \nLocation: Christopher Columbus Park \nRegister at the Snapple Tent
CATEGORIES:CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS PARK
LOCATION:Christopher Columbus Park\, 200 Atlantic Avenue\, Boston\, MA 02110
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SUMMARY:Pre-Fireworks Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a concert from the U.S. Air Force Band Northeast to prepare yourself for the Boston Harborfest Fireworks Display. Patriotic music followed by spectacular fireworks make an unbeatable Fourth of July combination.\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS PARK
LOCATION:Christopher Columbus Park\, 200 Atlantic Avenue\, Boston\, MA 02110
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SUMMARY:Boston Harborfest Fireworks
DESCRIPTION:Visible from several vantage points along the Inner Harbor\, the Harborfest Fireworks return to provide a spectacular display for all to enjoy! The fireworks will be launched from a barge at Boston’s Long Wharf.\n\nBest vantage points include:\n- Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park\n- Fan Pier\n- Flagship Wharf\n- Piers Park\n- LoPresti Park East Boston\n- Griffin’s Wharf\n\n
CATEGORIES:BOSTON INNER HARBOR
LOCATION:Long Wharf – Boston Inner Harbor\, Long Wharf\, Boston\, MA 02110
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SUMMARY:USS CONSTITUTION Museum
DESCRIPTION:Want to learn more about the world’s oldest commissioned warship still afloat? Come visit the USS Constitution Museum during Boston Harborfest!\n\nThe Museum features interactive programs and exhibits that are perfect for all ages and will be open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM during the summer. Visitors can also enjoy a round of mini golf\, available daily. It’s a fun\, hands-on way for families\, friends\, and Harborfest visitors of all ages to add a little play to their visit while exploring the stories of “Old Ironsides”. On July 4\, the Museum will host a Navy Yard Party with family-friendly programming and live music. Stay tuned for more details as we approach July!\n\nPlan your visit at usscm.org/\n\nDaily: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM\n\nPhoto credit to Lfleur04\n
CATEGORIES:FREEDOM TRAIL®
LOCATION:USS Constitution Museum\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, USA
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SUMMARY:Freedom Trail® Tours
DESCRIPTION:Tours highlights the revolutionary history that took place at 11 of the historic sites of the Freedom Trail\, including Boston Common\, Massachusetts State House\, Park Street Church\, Granary Burying Ground\, King’s Chapel\, Site of the first Public School\, Old Corner Bookstore\, Old South Meeting House\, Old State House\, site of the Boston Massacre\, and Faneuil Hall. &nbsp\;Begins at the Boston Common Visitor Information Center and concludes at Faneuil Hall or begins at Faneuil Hall ArtsBoston Booth and concludes at Boston Common.\n\nImmerse yourself in Boston’s rich history\, experience official Freedom Trail historic sites\, and enjoy official 90-minute\nFreedom Trail® tours led by 18th-century costumed guides.\n\nFrom Boston Common Visitor Info. Center: Daily\, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (on the hour)\n\nArtsBoston Booth: Daily\, 10:30 AM\, 11:30 AM\, 12:30 PM\, 3:30 PM\n\nYou can learn more at TheFreedomTrail.org.\n\nPhoto credit to Freedom Trail
CATEGORIES:FREEDOM TRAIL®
LOCATION:Freedom Trail\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, USA
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SUMMARY:Massachusetts State House Tours
DESCRIPTION:Come see what’s under the golden dome – free tours of the Massachusetts State Capitol! Guided State House Tours are offered weekdays 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM\, and it's recommended to call ahead to schedule tours\, 617-727-3676.\n\nClosed weekends and holidays.\n\nMon – Fri\, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM\n\nPhoto credit to NPS
CATEGORIES:FREEDOM TRAIL®
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, USA
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SUMMARY:Pedal Boats from Charles River Boating Company ($)
DESCRIPTION:Charles River Boat Company offers five unique pedal boats on the historic Fort Point Channel: Dragon\, Flamingo\, Duck\, Blue Heron\, and Pelican. Easy to use and fitting up to five people\, these boats are perfect for a family adventure or a floating hangout with friends. Your captain's chair is waiting.\n\n• $25 per boat for 30 min\n• $35 per boat for 45 min\n•&nbsp\;Daily from 12pm until 30 minutes before sunset\n• Available Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend\n• Excludes 5% MA Convention & Facilities Surcharge\n\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:BOSTON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
LOCATION:Boston Children's Museum\, 308 Congress Street Boston\, MA
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SUMMARY:North End Paul Revere Tours ($)
DESCRIPTION:This tour highlights the revolutionary history that took place along the Freedom Trail in the North End including the Paul Revere House\, Old North Church and Copp’s Hill Burying Ground. &nbsp\;The tour may be taken as a standalone tour or as an extension to the Walk Into History Tour. Begins at Faneuil Hall ArtsBoston Booth and concludes at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground.\n\nArtsBoston Booth: 1:30 & 2:30
CATEGORIES:FREEDOM TRAIL®
LOCATION:Freedom Trail\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, USA
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SUMMARY:Christopher Columbus Park Music and Activities
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Christopher Columbus Park to jam out to live music:\n\nAir Force Band Performance (2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)Army Band Performance (5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.)\n\n
CATEGORIES:CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS PARK
LOCATION:Christopher Columbus Park\, 200 Atlantic Avenue\, Boston\, MA 02110
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SUMMARY:Re-Enactors & Entertainment
DESCRIPTION:An array of local performances across all musical genres will perform from a stage\, while historical re-enactors and costumed entertainers will engage with visitors to the area. Free for all to enjoy!\n\n
CATEGORIES:DOWNTOWN CROSSING
LOCATION:Summer St. Stage\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, USA
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SUMMARY:Writing a Revolution: The Letters of John & Abigail Adams 1773-1776 ($)
DESCRIPTION:From the “destruction of the tea” to the Declaration of Independence\, witness the founding of a nation through the eyes of one of colonial America’s most iconic couples. John Adams will take part as a delegate in the First and Second Continental Congresses in Philadelphia\, while his wife\, Abigail\, remains in Massachusetts as the American Revolution begins. Their correspondence allows a window into the conflicts\, the struggles of the people\, the tedious nature of the Congress\, and a loving marriage.\n\nThis July\, we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of our nation. The letters of John and Abigail Adams reflect their lived experiences through this tumultuous time\, and allow us to witness history in the making.\n\nRefreshments and an assortment of cookies and scones available for purchase.\n\nRun time is two hours with short intermission.\n\nThis performance takes place in Abigail's Tea Room at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum located at 306 Congress Street\, Boston\, MA 02210.&nbsp\;\n\nDoors open at 6:30 p.m. and the performance begins promptly at 7:00 p.m..
CATEGORIES:BOSTON TEA PARTY SHIPS & MUSEUM
LOCATION:Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum\, 306 Congress Street\, Boston\, MA 02210
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SUMMARY:City of Boston 4th of July Procession
DESCRIPTION:Led by the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company\, the procession will leave Copley Square at 9:00 a.m.\, stopping to lay wreaths at Granary Burial Ground\, and concluding with a reading of the Declaration of Independence at Old State House.\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:CITY OF BOSTON CELEBRATION
LOCATION:Copley Square\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, USA
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SUMMARY:USS Constitution Turnaround Sail
DESCRIPTION:USS Constitution is scheduled to get underway from the Charlestown Navy Yard\, Massachusetts\, on Saturday\, July 4\, at 10:00 a.m.\n&nbsp\;\nThis underway honors Independence Day\, commemorating the 250 years since the American Revolution and the founding of our nation on July 4\, 1776.\nThe ship will be closed to the public in the morning and will reopen for tours from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. following her return to port.\n\nDuring the underway\, USS Constitution will render a 21-gun salute off Fort Independence on Castle Island at approximately 11:30 a.m.\, followed by a 17-gun salute as she passes the U.S. Coast Guard Base Boston—the former site of Edmund Hartt’s shipyard\, where the ship was built and launched on October 21\, 1797.\n\nThe underway will be visible from the Boston Harborwalk\, Castle Island\, and the Charlestown Navy Yard. While getting underway aboard USS Constitution is invite-only\, the public is encouraged to view the ship's evolution at Castle Island\, the Boston Harborwalk\, and the Charlestown Navy Yard.\n\n
CATEGORIES:BOSTON INNER HARBOR
LOCATION:Charlestown Navy Yard\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, USA
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SUMMARY:Celebrate July 4th at Old North ($)
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the annual Independence Day celebration at Old North Church! Come and celebrate 250 years of American Independence at the church that helped spark the American Revolution.\n\nThroughout the day\, there will be dramatic readings of the Declaration of Independence in the sanctuary\, complete with booing and hissing at the mention of the king. In the courtyard\, the delightful musical duo Tripp and Toddy will entertain visitors with period music and stage a “duel to the death.” Old North will also offer guided tours of the crypt\, where 1\,100 people were laid to rest\, and bell ringing chamber\, where Paul Revere rang bells as a teenager.\n\nSchedule of Events\n• Readings of the Declaration of Independence: 11:00am\, 1:30pm\, 3:00pm\n\n• Music and Fun with Tripp and Toddy: 12:00pm\, 2:30pm\, 4:30pm\n\n• Crypt Tours: 10:30am\, 11:00am\, 11:30am\, 12:00pm\, 1:00pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:00pm\, 2:30pm\, 3:00pm\, 3:30pm\, 4:00pm\, 4:30pm\, 5:00pm\, 5:30pm\n\n• Bell Chamber Tours: 10:30am\, 11:30am\, 1:30pm\, 2:30pm\, 3:30pm\, 4:30pm\, 5:30pm\n\nInstead of their regular ticket options\, Old North is offering a July 4th Pass for $10 that includes a self-guided tour of the beautiful sanctuary\, their award-winning history exhibit\, a fun family scavenger hunt\, dramatic readings of the Declaration of Independence\, and performances by Tripp and Toddy. The July 4th Pass is available online now.\n\nAdd-on tours of the crypt and bell chamber will be available for purchase onsite on Independence Day. Each add-on tour is $5 per person.\n\nhttps://oldnorth.com/visit/#tickets-tours\n
CATEGORIES:FREEDOM TRAIL®
LOCATION:Old North Church\, 193 Salem St\, Boston\, MA 02113
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SUMMARY:Freedom Trail® Tours
DESCRIPTION:Tours highlights the revolutionary history that took place at 11 of the historic sites of the Freedom Trail\, including Boston Common\, Massachusetts State House\, Park Street Church\, Granary Burying Ground\, King’s Chapel\, Site of the first Public School\, Old Corner Bookstore\, Old South Meeting House\, Old State House\, site of the Boston Massacre\, and Faneuil Hall. &nbsp\;Begins at the Boston Common Visitor Information Center and concludes at Faneuil Hall or begins at Faneuil Hall ArtsBoston Booth and concludes at Boston Common.\n\nImmerse yourself in Boston’s rich history\, experience official Freedom Trail historic sites\, and enjoy official 90-minute\nFreedom Trail® tours led by 18th-century costumed guides.\n\nFrom Boston Common Visitor Info. Center: Daily\, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (on the hour)\n\nArtsBoston Booth: Daily\, 10:30 AM\, 11:30 AM\, 12:30 PM\, 3:30 PM\n\nYou can learn more at TheFreedomTrail.org.\n\nPhoto credit to Freedom Trail
CATEGORIES:FREEDOM TRAIL®
LOCATION:Freedom Trail\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, USA
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URL:http://bostonharborfest2026.sched.com/event/c735176fb9e22b55a5d128d172b59646
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DTSTAMP:20260617T075829Z
DTSTART:20260704T150000Z
DTEND:20260704T151500Z
SUMMARY:Reading of the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:The Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Boston\, MA is a cherished tradition that brings history to life. Held annually\, this event gathers crowds in historic locations such as Faneuil Hall or the Old State House to witness the powerful words of the founding document being recited. With passionate speakers and a reverent atmosphere\, this reading commemorates the spirit of liberty and serves as a reminder of the ideals that shaped the nation's journey towards independence.
CATEGORIES:CITY OF BOSTON CELEBRATION
LOCATION:Old State House\, 206 Washington St\, Boston\, MA 02109
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URL:http://bostonharborfest2026.sched.com/event/ad30bf46870a63e054859a29643e0304
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DTSTAMP:20260617T075829Z
DTSTART:20260704T150000Z
DTEND:20260704T200000Z
SUMMARY:Navy Yard Party
DESCRIPTION:USS Constitution Museum is hosting a Navy Yard Party that&nbsp\;will feature a 9 hole mini-golf course\, family friendly gallery programming and live music! More details to come.
CATEGORIES:FREEDOM TRAIL®
LOCATION:Charlestown Navy Yard\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, USA
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URL:http://bostonharborfest2026.sched.com/event/556d016ec199b9ce3ad3e49ca8efe543
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DTSTAMP:20260617T075829Z
DTSTART:20260704T153000Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Oration
DESCRIPTION:As a beloved tradition that has occurred for more than two centuries\, the Annual Oration has united generations of Bostonians during the Fourth of July. The Annual Oration began in 1771 to commemorate the anniversary of the Boston Massacre but eventually evolved into an event to celebrate independence. Two famous orators from the past include John F. Kennedy and John Hancock.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:CITY OF BOSTON CELEBRATION
LOCATION:Faneuil Hall\, 4 S Market St
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URL:http://bostonharborfest2026.sched.com/event/3a30c5c085c707b46a96bf4d69440d72
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DTSTAMP:20260617T075829Z
DTSTART:20260704T160000Z
DTEND:20260704T230000Z
SUMMARY:Pedal Boats from Charles River Boating Company ($)
DESCRIPTION:Charles River Boat Company offers five unique pedal boats on the historic Fort Point Channel: Dragon\, Flamingo\, Duck\, Blue Heron\, and Pelican. Easy to use and fitting up to five people\, these boats are perfect for a family adventure or a floating hangout with friends. Your captain's chair is waiting.\n\n• $25 per boat for 30 min\n• $35 per boat for 45 min\n•&nbsp\;Daily from 12pm until 30 minutes before sunset\n• Available Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend\n• Excludes 5% MA Convention & Facilities Surcharge\n\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:BOSTON CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
LOCATION:Boston Children's Museum\, 308 Congress Street Boston\, MA
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UID:b325d3c74bdc6f594b2173723347af5d
URL:http://bostonharborfest2026.sched.com/event/b325d3c74bdc6f594b2173723347af5d
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DTSTAMP:20260617T075829Z
DTSTART:20260704T160000Z
DTEND:20260704T180000Z
SUMMARY:198th Army Band
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:DOWNTOWN CROSSING
LOCATION:Summer St. Stage\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, USA
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UID:b2eff830266e53a0f465692a39c39139
URL:http://bostonharborfest2026.sched.com/event/b2eff830266e53a0f465692a39c39139
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DTSTAMP:20260617T075829Z
DTSTART:20260704T163000Z
DTEND:20260704T183000Z
SUMMARY:Middlesex County Volunteer Fifes and Drums Concert
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:DOWNTOWN CROSSING
LOCATION:Franklin Steps\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, USA
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URL:http://bostonharborfest2026.sched.com/event/972c7fcc0f46b11dba195fb05a07b0d3
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DTSTAMP:20260617T075829Z
DTSTART:20260704T173000Z
DTEND:20260704T200000Z
SUMMARY:North End Paul Revere Tours ($)
DESCRIPTION:This tour highlights the revolutionary history that took place along the Freedom Trail in the North End including the Paul Revere House\, Old North Church and Copp’s Hill Burying Ground. &nbsp\;The tour may be taken as a standalone tour or as an extension to the Walk Into History Tour. Begins at Faneuil Hall ArtsBoston Booth and concludes at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground.\n\nArtsBoston Booth: 1:30 & 2:30
CATEGORIES:FREEDOM TRAIL®
LOCATION:Freedom Trail\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, USA
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URL:http://bostonharborfest2026.sched.com/event/9080e334a3aeb78e657315757d5d7198
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DTSTAMP:20260617T075829Z
DTSTART:20260704T230000Z
DTEND:20260705T030000Z
SUMMARY:Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:The Boston Pops July 4th Spectacular is slated to take place at the Hatch Memorial Shell on the Esplanade. The event is free and open to the public. Admittance to the event is on a first-come\, first-served basis.
CATEGORIES:CHARLES RIVER ESPLANADE
LOCATION:Esplanade\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, USA
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URL:http://bostonharborfest2026.sched.com/event/e669f5e6ddb10b27fbc0267f696a1604
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