Make this 4th of July Weekend UNFORGETTABLE 🇺🇸 🗽
Also: explore American history outside of the city's freedom trail and venture over to Charlestown (July 1st - 7th, 2024)
Your guide to celebrating the 4th in Boston 🇺🇸 🎉
The most iconic thing to do in Boston this week is to attend Boston's Pops free Concert and Fireworks Spectacular along the banks of the Charles River. Every year over 1,000,000 spectators come to this event to watch these pyrotechnics reach as high as 1,500 feet! 🎆
🎇 What you need to know about The Boston Pops:
- 12pm - Security check-in begins for those who want to wait in line to secure the best viewing spots
- 8pm - Boston Pops Concert at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade begins
- Headliners: Darlene Love, Kelli O'Hara, and The Mavericks
- If you want to be able to actually see the concert, you need to be within the Oval - the grassy area in front of the Hatch Shell (this means lining up early!)
- 10:30pm - Boston Pops Fireworks 30-minute show begins
Tip: If you just want a great view of the fireworks, the Cambridge side of the Charles tends to be comparatively less crowded than the Boston side!
Feel like diving into American history this weekend? 🗺️ We got you covered with your visit to Charlestown Navy Yard, one of Boston's historical site.
Charlestown Navy Yard was one of the oldest shipbuilding facilities in the United States Navy established in 1801. It's now home to the USS Constitution Museum and docked USS Constitution, also know as the "Old Ironsides" - a ship that was able to live through its time at war. 🛳️
Plus: On July 4, the USS Constitution will depart Charlestown Navy Yard, cruise through Boston Harbor, and pass Fort Independence in Southie at 11:30am for a 21-gun salute! At 12pm, welcome the ship back to the Navy Yard, and enjoy live music, games, mini-golf, and much more! 🔭
For our 21+ readers: Check out The Anchor at 1 Shipyard Park right next to the museum to cool off with a specialty frozen red, white and blue margaritas, and enjoy a week full of events called DockFest! 🥳
USS Constitution Museum
Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown
Check out these exclusive long-weekend activities 🔥
Top Gun: Maverick @ The Anchor Summer Movie Series 🛩️
@ The Anchor, 1 Shipyard, Charlestown Navy Yard
Wednesday, July 3rd | 9pm to 11pm
Enjoy this 4th of July special screening of Top Gun with comfortable lounge seating and outdoor bar.
Independence Day Parade 🇺🇸
@ City Hall Plaza, Boston
Thursday, July 4th | 9am to 12pm
As a part of Boston's annual Harborfest, the parade starts off with various musical performances and a flag raising ceremony
Grown Up Book Fair 📚
@ Trillium Brewing: Fort Point, 50 Thompson Pl, Boston
Saturday, July 6th | 2pm to 6pm
With a great selection of staff favorites, hot titles, & fun books specifically selected for the day, including some perfect beach reads. The Grown Up Book Fair will have everything you love about school book fairs!
FOUND Block Party 🥳
@ Columbia St, Cambridge
Every Saturday this summer | 12pm to 5pm
Shop vintage unique items from local vendors, such as knick knacks, home goods, plants, jewelry + more. Plus, enjoy food and beverages from local establishments with live music giving you a summer worthy soundtrack.
FOUND Boston Vintage Market Lawn Party 👗
@ Time Out, 401 Park Dr, Fenway
All Weekend, July 6th to 7th | 12pm to 9pm
hop Fenway Flea's curated selection of small business creations, vintage finds, records, art, collectibles, and more.
Chinatown Main Street Summer Festival 🥳
@ Chinatown Gate, Chinatown
Saturday, July 6th | 10am to 5pm
Enjoy various cultural performances such as lion dance, Chinese folk dance, martial arts, etc.
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