America`s Largest Fourth of July Festival

America’s Largest
Fourth of July Festival
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#BostonHarborfest to life!
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WELCOME
We are fortunate in the City of Boston
to have a community that honors our
deep ties to history and embraces
the opportunity to come together to
commemorate the significant milestones
we’ve achieved as a nation. Harborfest
is a long standing Boston tradition that
brings together thousands of residents
and visitors alike, and I am looking forward
to another successful celebration this year.
Martin J. Walsh
Mayor of Boston
SIGNATURE FREE EVENTS
(All Signature Events are free and open to the public.)
SIGNATURE FREE EVENTS (Continued)
(All Signature Events are free and open to the public.)
Live Music and Movie Screening
Live entertainment will begin in Christopher Columbus Park, leading
up to a family-friendly movie screening of Yankee Doodle Dandy
on the lawn. Long Wharf will host a variety of up-and-coming local
musicians in an evening kickoff concert.
Friday, July 1: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Sweet Harmony • Conundrum Nine • Ben Knight • Danielle Prou
Christian O’Connor
Arts at Harborfest
Fine local artisans, curated by Artists Crossing, will be featured
along the trellis at Columbus Park. Artists will sell their historical
and maritime-themed artwork. Interactive art demonstrations and
live performing arts will occur throughout the day.
Saturday, July 2: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Kevin Hamel • North End Music and Performing Arts Center
Columbus Park Concert and Fireworks
Enjoy free family-friendly musical and dance performances at
Columbus Park with a harborside view of the evening fireworks!
Saturday, July 2: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
blindspot • Sonika Vaid • Phunk Phenomenon
35th Annual Boston Harborfest Opening Ceremony
Join dignitaries from the City of Boston for the kick off of the
35th Annual Boston Harborfest and the cutting of the Boston
Harborfest cake!
Friday, July 1: 11:30 AM
Long Wharf Concert and Fireworks
Live music on Long Wharf will lead up to an incredible fireworks
display over Boston’s Inner Harbor. Various sailors will decorate
their boats and light up the Inner Harbor!
Saturday, July 2: 6:00 – 10:00 PM
Christian O’Connor • The House On Cliff
United States Navy Welcome
The City of Boston will welcome the USS Mesa Verde to the
North Jetty in the Seaport. Visitors will enjoy several navy-inspired
events throughout the weekend.
Friday, July 1 – Monday, July 4
Public Boarding: Saturday, July 2 & Sunday, July 3, 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Taste of Harborfest
Try cuisine from local restaurants who will showcase and sell
their culinary creations on Long Wharf alongside live musical
entertainment.
Sunday, July 3: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Ruiz Jazz Quintet
Boston Harborfest 2016 produced by
Scan with your smartphone’s QR reader to open our
mobile schedule, or visit BostonHarborfest.com/Schedule
MYSTIC
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North
Station
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Logan
International
Airport
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1
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21
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19
20
Hatch
Shell
15
16
22
26
18
Boston
Common
Public
Garden
BOSTON
INNER HARBOR
14
DOWNTOWN
BOSTON
27
5
South
Station
Harborfest Partner Location
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Host Hotel
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Official Freedom Trail Site
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Freedom Trail
Visitor Information Center
Harborfest Fireworks
Saturday, July 2 – 9:00 PM
Boston Inner Harbor
7
Paul Revere House
15 Old
South Meeting House
23 Otis
8
Old North Church
16 Old
Corner Bookstore
24 Museum
9
Copp’s Hill Burying Ground
17 King’s
1
Long Wharf
2
Christopher Columbus Park
3
Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships
11 Bunker
Hill Monument
4
New England Aquarium
12 Faneuil
Hall and Marketplace
5
Boston Tea Party Ships
& Museum
13 Boston
Public Market
6
USS Mesa Verde
10 USS Constitution
and
USS Constitution Museum
14 Old
State House (Boston
Massacre Site)
Chapel and Burying
Ground (Boston Latin School Site/
Benjamin Franklin Statue)
18 Downtown
19 Granary
20 Park
Crossing
Burying Ground
Street Church
21 Massachusetts
22 Boston
State House
Common
House
of Science
25 Boston
Marriott Long Wharf
26 Boston
Harbor Hotel
27 InterContinental
28 Boston
Boston
Park Plaza
PARTNER EVENTS
(Some events may have entry/ticket fees. Please check BostonHarborfest.com for more details.)
Boston By Foot
King’s Chapel
Boston By Foot is offering a variety of walking tours throughout
the Harborfest weekend that explore the waterfront, prominent
historical figures and more!
Visit King’s Chapel for fun, historical walking tours of the grounds!
Explore King’s Chapel’s history, tour an 18th century crypt and see a
Paul Revere-cast bell.
June 30 – July 4: Tours daily from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
bostonbyfoot.org
July 1 – 4: Tours daily 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
kings-chapel.org
Boston Harbor Cruises
With a variety of cruise options available for all age levels, don’t
miss a chance to take the family on a whale watch, speed boat,
sightseeing cruise or fireworks viewing!
July 1 – 4: Cruises daily from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Additional fireworks
cruises available.
bostonharborcruises.com
Boston National Historical Park
The National Park Service is turning 100! Explore the history of
Bunker Hill with free events offered during the weekend by the
Boston National Historical Park and National Park Service.
July 1 – 4: Open 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
nps.gov/bost
Boston Duck Tours
Take a fun and interactive excursion over land and water with one
of Boston’s favorite attractions!
July 1 – 4: Sunset tours daily from 7:00 – 7:40 PM
bostonducktours.com
Downtown Crossing Performance
The Vocal Revolution Men’s Chorus, sponsored by the Downtown
Boston Business Improvement District, will be performing on
Summer Street outside Macy’s in Downtown Crossing. Vocal
Revolution were the winners of WGBH’s second season of Sing
That Thing earlier this year.
July 1: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
downtownboston.org
Entertainment Cruises
Odyssey and Spirit of Boston offer some of Boston’s best dining
cruises. From brunch to cocktail fireworks cruises, sail the Harbor
with food and fun.
July 1 – 4: Cruises daily starting at 12 noon
entertainmentcruises.com
Freedom Trail Foundation
Immerse yourself in Boston’s history and landmarks with guided
walking tours from authentic 18th century tour guides!
July 1 – 4: Tours daily from 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM
thefreedomtrail.org
Liberty Fleet
Celebrate the weekend with Liberty Fleet–authentic tall ships
sailing the historic Boston Harbor!
July 1 – 4: Cruises daily from 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM. Additional fireworks
cruises available.
libertyfleet.com
Old North Church
With tours of the oldest Georgian church in Boston as well as free
printmaking and chocolate demonstrations, Old North Church offers
many opportunities for fun, family-friendly activities.
June 30 – July 4: Activities daily from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
oldnorth.com
Old South Meeting House
Enjoy a performance of the events leading up to the Revolutionary
War, reenactments of the Boston Tea Party debates and scavenger
hunts of the museum, all highlighting Boston’s critical role in
shaping America’s history.
June 30 – July 4: Activities daily from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
oldsouthmeetinghouse.org
Old State House
From walking tours to reenactments to pub trivia, The Bostonian
Society has history and amusement for all ages!
June 30 – July 4: Activities daily from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
bostonhistory.org
Paul Revere House
Meet Paul Revere throughout the weekend at the Paul Revere
House! Learn about his life and patriotism as he tells stories of his
contributions to America’s freedom.
June 30 – July 3: Open daily from 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
paulreverehouse.org
Tea Party Ship
Revel in 18th century history of the Boston Tea Party. Explore two ships
of the time, play colonial games, take part in scavenger hunts, throw
tea into the Boston Harbor and hear multiple stories of this golden age.
July 1 – 3: Open daily from 7:00 – 9:00 PM
bostonteapartyship.com
USS Constitution Museum
Historic New England
From walking tours to an Independence Day Party, Historic New
England invites you to visit the Otis House and learn about one of
Boston’s best-preserved neighborhoods–Beacon Hill.
The Museum’s new interactive exhibit, Forest to Frigate, lets you
examine the science, technology, and engineering that created a
superior warship and challenges you to put your knowledge and skill
to use in designing your own.
July 3 – 4: Tours daily from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
historicnewengland.org
July 1 – 4: Exhibit open daily from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
ussconstitutionmuseum.org
SPONSORS
Mayor Martin J. Walsh
HOST HOTELS
Boston Harbor Hotel
Boston Marriott Long Wharf
PARTNERS
Artists Crossing
Boston By Foot
Boston Public Market
Boston Tea Party Ships
& Museum
Bostonian Society
The Envoy Hotel
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Freedom Trail Foundation
Harpoon Brewery
Boston Park Plaza
InterContinental Boston
Historic New England
King’s Chapel
Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships
Macy’s
Massachusetts Cultural
Council
New England Aquarium
Old North Church
Old South Meeting House
Paul Revere House
USS Constitution Museum
BostonHarborfest.com
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