Celtics parade COUNTDOWN π
Also: here's 10 Boston activities - pizza festival, FREE hidden rooftop gem, and more β€οΈ (June 17th - 23rd, 2024)
Celtics Parade this Friday π
The Celtics have been crowned the 2024 NBA Champions, and this Friday their parade will celebrate their 18th banner! x
Here's everything you need to know π
- Parade starts at 11am on Causeway Street to Staniford Street to Cambridge Street to Tremont Street to Boylston Street, lastly ending near the Hynes Convention Center
- The entire parade lasts about 90 minutes
- It's recommended to take the T to the parade (the city has increased services for Friday)
- The Celtics players will be rolling through the streets on Boston's famous duck boats, similar to their last win in 2008
- you can watch live coverage on WBZ-TV and CBS News Boston starting at 10am
Free Observation Deck in Boston's Clock Tower β¨β°
The Marriott Boston Customs House (aka The Boston Clock Tower) is actually one of the cityβs very first skyscrapers. It was the tallest building in Boston from 1915 to 1965. This iconic 492-foot structure has been a central part of the Boston skyline for over 100 years.
But did you know there is an observation deck on the 26th-floor? ποΈ
The view is breath-taking! The top of the tower is open & accessible to the public during limited hours. A fenced-in area surrounds the deck showing all sides of the city. π
You can get this view for free, here's how:
- The observation deck is only open once daily: 2pm, 6 days a week not including Fridays and weather permitting
- Registration is required 48 hours in advance by calling 617-310-6300 (x4 - front desk)
- Only up to 8 people allowed per reservation
- No back packs are allowed
Marriott Boston Customs House
3 McKinley Square, Boston
Boston Pizza Festival π
Jun 22nd to 23rd | 11am to 6pm
The Boston Pizza Festival will feature over 30 of the best pizzerias in the New England and Greater Boston areas, along with select pizzerias hailing from Italy. Each Pizza token is $3 and is good for one full-slice of Pizza.
City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Square, Suite 500, Boston
Greek Festival Watertown 2024 π
June 21st to 23rd | 11am to 8pm
Enjoy 3 days of Greek culture. There will be music, food, dance performances, and more!
Taxiarchae Archangels Greek Church, 25 Bigelow Ave, Watertown
Big Gay Dance Party 2024 π
June 22nd | 5pm to 8pm
Union Square Plaza, Somerville
Come celebrate Pride month with an outdoor dance party. This year's theme is Dinosaurs! Bring your most Prehistoric looks and get ready to Rex.
Union Square Plaza, Somerville
Start of Summer Party π
June 22nd | 1:30pm to 8pm
Enjoy lawn games, snacks, musical performances, and activities like cake-pop and flower bouquet making to celebrate the first Summer Saturday!
Urban Park Roof Garden, 325 Main Street, Cambridge
Open Streets Boston 2024: Roxbury π
June 22nd | 10:30pm to 5pm
Open Streets Boston events help people experience streets as public spaces where communities thrive. City streets transform into vibrant, pedestrian-friendly boulevards where people can dream, play, and explore!
Warren St. to Dudley St, Blue Hill Ave, Roxbury
Seaport x Black Owned Bos Outdoor Market ποΈ
June 23rd | 12pm to 6pm
From gifts and apparel to packaged foods and beauty & skincare products, this event raises awareness for and support of Black entrepreneurship.
Seaport Common, 85 Northern Ave, Boston
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