9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Event Series USS Constitution Museum July 2 · 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM USS Constitution Museum Visit the Museum to explore stories from USS Constitution’s 227-year history. Join us on Independence Day to welcome USS Constitution to the pier and celebrate with…
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event Series Massachusetts State House Tours July 2 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Massachusetts State House Tours Come see what’s under the golden dome – free tours of the Massachusetts State Capitol! Guided State House Tours are offered June 30 through July… Free
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event Series Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center July 2 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center Stop by the National Park Service Visitor Center to learn about Charlestown Navy Yard’s long and deep ties to the United States Navy. For current…
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event Series Freedom Trail® Tours July 2 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Freedom Trail® Tours Immerse yourself in Boston’s rich history, experience official Freedom Trail historic sites, and enjoy official 90-minute Freedom Trail® tours led by 18th-century costumed guides. From…
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series King’s Chapel Tours July 2 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM King’s Chapel Tours Visit King’s Chapel for self-guided tours of the 18th-century building and guided tours to two remaining colonial crypts in Boston and the Revere bell. Guided tours on…
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series Old North Church & Historic Site July 2 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Old North Church & Historic Site One if by land, and two if by sea! Explore the iconic church that helped launch the American Revolution and learn the true story behind Paul Revere’s…
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series Old South Meeting House & Old State House July 2 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Old South Meeting House & Old State House Experience two historic sites! Old State House, site of the Boston Massacre, and Old South Meeting House, where the Boston Tea Party began. Explore an…
10:00 AM - 5:15 PM Event Series Paul Revere House July 2 · 10:00 AM – 5:15 PM Paul Revere House Take a tour through the home of iconic patriot and artisan, Paul Revere. Explore the award-winning historic site with exhibits highlighting Revere’s work and life.…
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Event Series USS Constitution July 2 · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM USS Constitution Visit America’s Ship of State, the oldest commissioned warship afloat and hear stories from Active Duty Navy Crew. On July 4th, cheer on “Old Ironsides”…
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Event Series Faneuil Hall & Visitor Center July 2 · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Faneuil Hall & Visitor Center Stop by the National Park Service Visitor Center on the first floor to plan your visit to this national park city, then head upstairs to…
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Boston Harborfest Kickoff Ceremony July 2 · 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Boston Harborfest Kickoff Ceremony Boston Harborfest 2025 will kick off at noon in Downtown Crossing, with public officials and hospitality leaders performing the ceremonial cake-cutting. Exact Address: 1 Summer… Free
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Event Series Waterfront Concert July 2 · 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Waterfront Concert Join us in Christopher Columbus Park for a concert featuring local talent performing a broad and diverse range of musical genres, and let the excitement… Free
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM Re-Enactors & Entertainment July 2 · 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM Re-Enactors & Entertainment An array of local performances across all musical genres will perform from a stage, while historical re-enactors and costumed entertainers will engage with visitors to…
4:00 PM - 5:45 PM Innovation Trail — Hidden History Tour ($) July 2 · 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM Innovation Trail — Hidden History Tour ($) On this special afternoon tour, we’ll get you inside a museum that isn’t ordinarily open to the public: Verizon’s museum of the telephone, which contains… $23.18
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Beer Garden ($) July 2 · 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Beer Garden ($) What better opportunity to enjoy a drink than the 4th of July week in Boston? For the first time, select brews from Democracy Brewing and…
7:45 PM - 9:15 PM Pre-Fireworks Concert July 2 · 7:45 PM – 9:15 PM Pre-Fireworks Concert Join us for a concert from the U.S. Navy Band Northeast to prepare yourself for the Boston Harborfest Fireworks Display. Patriotic music followed by spectacular… Free
9:15 PM - 9:30 PM Boston Harborfest Fireworks July 2 · 9:15 PM – 9:30 PM Boston Harborfest Fireworks Visible from several vantage points along the Inner Harbor, the Harborfest Fireworks return to provide a spectacular display for all to enjoy. The fireworks will… Free
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Event Series USS Constitution Museum July 3 · 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM USS Constitution Museum Visit the Museum to explore stories from USS Constitution’s 227-year history. Join us on Independence Day to welcome USS Constitution to the pier and celebrate with…
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event Series Massachusetts State House Tours July 3 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Massachusetts State House Tours Come see what’s under the golden dome – free tours of the Massachusetts State Capitol! Guided State House Tours are offered June 30 through July… Free
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event Series Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center July 3 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center Stop by the National Park Service Visitor Center to learn about Charlestown Navy Yard’s long and deep ties to the United States Navy. For current…
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event Series Freedom Trail® Tours July 3 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Freedom Trail® Tours Immerse yourself in Boston’s rich history, experience official Freedom Trail historic sites, and enjoy official 90-minute Freedom Trail® tours led by 18th-century costumed guides. From…
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series King’s Chapel Tours July 3 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM King’s Chapel Tours Visit King’s Chapel for self-guided tours of the 18th-century building and guided tours to two remaining colonial crypts in Boston and the Revere bell. Guided tours on…
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series Old North Church & Historic Site July 3 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Old North Church & Historic Site One if by land, and two if by sea! Explore the iconic church that helped launch the American Revolution and learn the true story behind Paul Revere’s…
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series Old South Meeting House & Old State House July 3 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Old South Meeting House & Old State House Experience two historic sites! Old State House, site of the Boston Massacre, and Old South Meeting House, where the Boston Tea Party began. Explore an…
10:00 AM - 5:15 PM Event Series Paul Revere House July 3 · 10:00 AM – 5:15 PM Paul Revere House Take a tour through the home of iconic patriot and artisan, Paul Revere. Explore the award-winning historic site with exhibits highlighting Revere’s work and life.…
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Event Series Bunker Hill Monument July 3 · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Bunker Hill Monument Join National Park Rangers for a stirring account of the battle of Bunker Hill and how the meaning of the Monument has evolved, climb the…
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Event Series USS Constitution July 3 · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM USS Constitution Visit America’s Ship of State, the oldest commissioned warship afloat and hear stories from Active Duty Navy Crew. On July 4th, cheer on “Old Ironsides”…
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Event Series Faneuil Hall & Visitor Center July 3 · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Faneuil Hall & Visitor Center Stop by the National Park Service Visitor Center on the first floor to plan your visit to this national park city, then head upstairs to…
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Macy’s Great American Fashion Show July 3 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Macy’s Great American Fashion Show The Macy’s Fashion Show in Boston, MA is a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the latest trends and styles from renowned fashion designers. This… Free
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Event Series Waterfront Concert July 3 · 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Waterfront Concert Join us in Christopher Columbus Park for a concert featuring local talent performing a broad and diverse range of musical genres, and let the excitement… Free
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM Re-Enactors & Entertainment July 3 · 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM Re-Enactors & Entertainment An array of local performances across all musical genres will perform from a stage, while historical re-enactors and costumed entertainers will engage with visitors to…
2:00 PM - 8:00 PM Beer Garden ($) July 3 · 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM Beer Garden ($) What better opportunity to enjoy a drink than the 4th of July week in Boston? For the first time, select brews from Democracy Brewing and…
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Event Series USS Constitution Museum July 4 · 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM USS Constitution Museum Visit the Museum to explore stories from USS Constitution’s 227-year history. Join us on Independence Day to welcome USS Constitution to the pier and celebrate with…
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM City of Boston 4th of July Procession July 4 · 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM City of Boston 4th of July Procession The procession will leave Boston City Hall at 9:00 AM, stopping to lay wreaths at Granary Burial Ground, and concluding with a reading of the… Free
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM Reading of the Declaration of Independence July 4 · 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Reading of the Declaration of Independence The Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Boston, MA is a cherished tradition that brings history to life. Held annually, this event gathers crowds… Free
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event Series Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center July 4 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center Stop by the National Park Service Visitor Center to learn about Charlestown Navy Yard’s long and deep ties to the United States Navy. For current…
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Event Series Freedom Trail® Tours July 4 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Freedom Trail® Tours Immerse yourself in Boston’s rich history, experience official Freedom Trail historic sites, and enjoy official 90-minute Freedom Trail® tours led by 18th-century costumed guides. From…
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series King’s Chapel Tours July 4 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM King’s Chapel Tours Visit King’s Chapel for self-guided tours of the 18th-century building and guided tours to two remaining colonial crypts in Boston and the Revere bell. Guided tours on…
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series Old North Church & Historic Site July 4 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Old North Church & Historic Site One if by land, and two if by sea! Explore the iconic church that helped launch the American Revolution and learn the true story behind Paul Revere’s…
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Event Series Old South Meeting House & Old State House July 4 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Old South Meeting House & Old State House Experience two historic sites! Old State House, site of the Boston Massacre, and Old South Meeting House, where the Boston Tea Party began. Explore an…
10:00 AM - 5:15 PM Event Series Paul Revere House July 4 · 10:00 AM – 5:15 PM Paul Revere House Take a tour through the home of iconic patriot and artisan, Paul Revere. Explore the award-winning historic site with exhibits highlighting Revere’s work and life.…
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Event Series Bunker Hill Monument July 4 · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Bunker Hill Monument Join National Park Rangers for a stirring account of the battle of Bunker Hill and how the meaning of the Monument has evolved, climb the…
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Event Series USS Constitution July 4 · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM USS Constitution Visit America’s Ship of State, the oldest commissioned warship afloat and hear stories from Active Duty Navy Crew. On July 4th, cheer on “Old Ironsides”…
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Event Series Faneuil Hall & Visitor Center July 4 · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Faneuil Hall & Visitor Center Stop by the National Park Service Visitor Center on the first floor to plan your visit to this national park city, then head upstairs to…
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM Annual Oration July 4 · 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM Annual Oration As a beloved tradition that has occurred for more than two centuries, the Annual Oration has united generations of Bostonians during the Fourth of July.… Free
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes & Drums Concert July 4 · 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes & Drums Concert Come to Downtown Crossing to enjoy the beautiful music of the Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes & Drums and transport your mind back centuries in the…
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular July 4 · 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular The Boston Pops July 4th Spectacular is slated to take place at the Hatch Memorial Shell on the Esplanade starting at 8:00pm. The event is… Free
