Boston Harborfest 2024
When:
Monday, Jul 01, 2024 9:00a -
Thursday, Jul 04, 2024 11:30p
Monday, Jul 01, 2024 9:00a -
Thursday, Jul 04, 2024 11:30p
Where:
Various locations, Boston +
Surrounding areas
Boston, MA
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Date Idea, Festivals & Fairs, Good for Groups, History, Outside
Event website:
https://www.bostonharborfest.com/
Boston Harborfest is a proud tradition celebrating Boston’s maritime and revolutionary history.
With hundreds of activities over Independence Day weekend at Boston’s most iconic historic landmarks, this family-friendly event is one of the country’s largest Fourth of July festivals. Activities include the annual opening ceremony and parade in Downtown Crossing, historical reenactments, arts market, Chowderfest, live musical entertainment, fireworks, beer garden, and much more!
Boston Harborfest is a beloved tradition celebrating Boston's harbor and history. Returning in 2024 from July 1-4. View the schedule here.
H I G H L I G H T S
Monday, July 1
8:00am EDT
The Arrival of the USS OSCAR AUSTIN
9:30am EDT
USS CONSTITUTION & USS CONSTITUTION Museum
10:00am EDT
Massachusetts State House Tours
Old North Church & Historic Site
Old South Meeting House & Old State House
11:30am EDT
Boston Harborfest Kick-Off Celebration
1:00pm EDT
2:30pm EDT
4:00pm EDT
Downtown Boston Beer Garden ($)
4:30pm EDT
Tuesday, July 2
9:30am EDT
USS CONSTITUTION & USS CONSTITUTION Museum
10:00am EDT
Massachusetts State House Tours
Old North Church & Historic Site
Old South Meeting House & Old State House
12:00pm EDT
Summer Street Live Entertainment
1:00pm EDT
Christopher Columbus Park Music and Activities
2:00pm EDT
Downtown Boston Beer Garden ($)
4:00pm EDT
Downtown Boston Live Entertainment
7:00pm EDT
Revelry on Griffin’s Wharf! ($)
7:45pm EDT
U.S Navy Band Northeast Pre-Fireworks Concert
8:00pm EDT
Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey ($)
Signature Dinner Cruise on Spirit of Boston ($)
9:15pm EDT
Wednesday, July 3
9:00am EDT
9:30am EDT
USS CONSTITUTION & USS CONSTITUTION Museum
10:00am EDT
Massachusetts State House Tours
Old North Church & Historic Site
Old South Meeting House & Old State House
12:00pm EDT
Summer Street Live Entertainment
1:00pm EDT
Christopher Columbus Park Music and Activities
2:00pm EDT
Macy's Great American Fashion Show
Downtown Boston Beer Garden ($)
4:00pm EDT
Shore Leave: U.S. Navy Week Public Block Party ($)
7:00pm EDT
Writing a Revolution: The Letters of John & Abigail Adams 1773-1776 ($)
Thursday, July 4
9:00am EDT
City of Boston 4th of July Procession
USS CONSTITUTION & USS CONSTITUTION Museum
10:00am EDT
Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Watch the USS Constitution Turnaround Sail
Old North Church & Historic Site
Old South Meeting House & Old State House
10:30am EDT
USS Constitution Turnaround Cruise on Odyssey
11:30am EDT
US Navy Band Performance at Long Wharf
Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes & Drums Concert
1:30pm EDT
A Day of Unity: Reading Frederick Douglass
8:00pm EDT
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular
