Where:
Various locations
Surrounding areas
Boston, MA 02108
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Date Idea, Festivals & Fairs, Kid Friendly, Lectures & Conferences, Party, Performing Arts
Event website:
http://www.bostonusa.com/harborfest/
Boston Harborfest is a Fourth of July Festival that showcases the colonial and maritime heritage of the cradle of the American Revolution: The Historic City of Boston. Harborfest will run July 1 through July 5, 2015.
The award-winning festival strives to honor and remember the past, celebrate the present, and educate the future with reenactments, concerts, historical tours and much, much more. Over 200 Daily Events during the Festival are concentrated in Boston's historic downtown and waterfront districts.
The Opening Ceremony will take place on July 1. There will be an exciting events throughout the week.
As one of the nation's largest patriotic celebrations, Boston Harborfest attracts more than 2.5 million visitors to Boston from across the country and around the globe for the week of the 4th of July. Visitors will experience the educational and entertaining programs that highlight Boston's rich colonial and maritime history.
Harborfest events include Revolutionary re-enactments, walking tours, visits from U.S. naval ships, free concerts, cruises, museum exhibits, and much more for people of all ages. Many of the events are free, or are very reasonably priced.
Harborfest is an annual tradition in Boston and 2015 promises to be as special as ever! Please check back as additional information will be available as events are confirmed.
Schedule of events: http://www.bostonusa.com/harborfest/schedule/