Free children's face painting will be available to all from 2:00pm-6:00pm at Christopher Columbus Park with activities such as glitter bars and temporary tattoos!
Thursday July 2, 2026 2:00pm - 6:00pm EDT Christopher Columbus Park200 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02110
Boston Harborfest and presenting sponsor Citizens invite visitors to become part of history at Christopher Columbus Park this Fourth of July weekend. Stop by the interactive mural installation, Boston 250: A City Woven Together, and help create a community artwork celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. Created in partnership with Artists for Humanity, the mural honors the history, culture, and community of Boston while looking toward the future. Guests of all ages are welcome to contribute to the piece throughout the weekend as part of this free, family-friendly activation. Following its debut at Harborfest, the mural will spend the summer at Artists for Humanity before Citizens donates it to Boston Public Schools for permanent display at a local high school. The interactive mural is free and open to the public as part of Boston Harborfest, see it at the Citizens tent in Christopher Columbus Park.
Thursday July 2, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT Christopher Columbus Park200 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02110
On our 250th celebration of our Nation’s birthday, experience the power, precision, and energy of one of the U.S. Army Reserve’s premier musical ensembles. Based in Rochester, New York, the 198th Army Band delivers a dynamic performance that spans patriotic favorites, concert band classics, contemporary selections, and crowd-pleasing popular music. From ceremonial tradition to high-energy entertainment, their versatile musicians bring a memorable soundtrack to Boston Harborfest and a stirring celebration of service, community, and the American spirit.
The 198th Army Band features brass, woodwind, and percussion musicians performing a wide variety of music. Thus including: patriotic favorites, concert band classics, contemporary hits, and popular songs that can appeal to audiences of all ages!
Thursday July 2, 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT Christopher Columbus Park200 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02110
Join us at Christopher Columbus Park for another premier live music showing featuring the Pace Keepers preforming from 4:45pm-5:45pm including R&B, Funk, Soul and Jazz music!
Thursday July 2, 2026 4:45pm - 5:45pm EDT Christopher Columbus Park200 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02110
Join us for a concert from the United States Air Force Heritage of America Band to prepare yourself for the Boston Harborfest Fireworks Display. Patriotic music followed by spectacular fireworks make an unbeatable Fourth of July combination.
Thursday July 2, 2026 6:30pm - 9:15pm EDT Christopher Columbus Park200 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02110
Boston Harborfest and presenting sponsor Citizens invite visitors to become part of history at Christopher Columbus Park this Fourth of July weekend. Stop by the interactive mural installation, Boston 250: A City Woven Together, and help create a community artwork celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. Created in partnership with Artists for Humanity, the mural honors the history, culture, and community of Boston while looking toward the future. Guests of all ages are welcome to contribute to the piece throughout the weekend as part of this free, family-friendly activation. Following its debut at Harborfest, the mural will spend the summer at Artists for Humanity before Citizens donates it to Boston Public Schools for permanent display at a local high school. The interactive mural is free and open to the public as part of Boston Harborfest, see it at the Citizens tent in Christopher Columbus Park.
Friday July 3, 2026 3:00pm - 6:00pm EDT Christopher Columbus Park200 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02110
Sweet Harmony is Riverside Theatre Works premier traveling performance troupe, featuring talented young professionals from across Greater Boston. Their energetic performances blend pop, Broadway, jazz, and rock showcasing a live music performance for Harborfest! Come see them play at Christopher Columbus Park from 5:00pm-6:00pm!
Friday July 3, 2026 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT Christopher Columbus Park200 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02110
