Boston Harborfest 2024

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 <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/boston-harborfest-opening-ceremony-boston-1001127" target="_blank">annual opening ceremony</a> and <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/independence-day-parade-boston-1001122" target="_blank">parade</a> in Downtown Crossing, <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/reading-of-the-declaration-of-independence--2-boston-1001125" target="_blank">historical reenactments</a>, arts market, <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/chowderfest--2-boston-1001119" target="_blank">Chowderfest</a>, live musical entertainment, <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/boston-harborfest-fireworks-boston-1000994" target="_blank">fireworks</a>, <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/boston-beer-garden-boston-1001384" target="_blank">beer garden</a>, 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 <a href="https://www.bostonharborfest.com/schedule/" target="_blank">here</a>. H I G H L I G H T S Monday, July 1 &nbsp; 8:00am EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1er55/the-arrival-of-the-uss-oscar-austin?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">The Arrival of the USS OSCAR AUSTIN</a> 9:30am EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1arce/uss-constitution-uss-constitution-museum?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">USS CONSTITUTION &amp; USS CONSTITUTION Museum</a> 10:00am EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1evnv/navy-week-kickoff-ceremony?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Navy Week Kickoff Ceremony</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1arba/freedom-trailr-tours?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Freedom Trail® Tours</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1epx8/massachusetts-state-house-tours?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Massachusetts State House Tours</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eqnc/kings-chapel-tours?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">King’s Chapel Tours</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1arcS/old-north-church-historic-site?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Old North Church &amp; Historic Site</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eq0o/old-south-meeting-house-old-state-house?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Old South Meeting House &amp; Old State House</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eqbo/paul-revere-house?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Paul Revere House</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eq1F/faneuil-hall-visitor-center?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Faneuil Hall &amp; Visitor Center</a> 11:30am EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1arZD/boston-harborfest-kick-off-celebration?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Boston Harborfest Kick-Off Celebration</a> 1:00pm EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eefD/army-band-performance?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Army Band Performance</a> 2:30pm EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eefJ/army-band-performance?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Army Band Performance</a> 4:00pm EDT <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/boston-beer-garden-boston-1001384" target="_blank">Downtown Boston Beer Garden ($)</a> 4:30pm EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eefO/army-band-performance?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Army Band Performance</a> Tuesday, July 2 9:30am EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1arck/uss-constitution-uss-constitution-museum?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">USS CONSTITUTION &amp; USS CONSTITUTION Museum</a> 10:00am EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1arcw/freedom-trailr-tours?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Freedom Trail® Tours</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eqti/massachusetts-state-house-tours?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Massachusetts State House Tours</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eqnf/kings-chapel-tours?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">King’s Chapel Tours</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1arcP/old-north-church-historic-site?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Old North Church &amp; Historic Site</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eqlv/old-south-meeting-house-old-state-house?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Old South Meeting House &amp; Old State House</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eqbr/paul-revere-house?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Paul Revere House</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eqin/faneuil-hall-visitor-center?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Faneuil Hall &amp; Visitor Center</a> 12:00pm EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1arg2/re-enactors-entertainment?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Re-Enactors &amp; Entertainment</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1een9/summer-street-live-entertainment?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Summer Street Live Entertainment</a> 1:00pm EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1arvl/christopher-columbus-park-music-and-activities?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Christopher Columbus Park Music and Activities</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eeo9/free-carousel-rides?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Free Carousel Rides</a> 2:00pm EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1arZG/chowderfest?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Chowderfest</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eHxU/downtown-boston-beer-garden?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Downtown Boston Beer Garden ($)</a> 4:00pm EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eY98/downtown-boston-live-entertainment?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Downtown Boston Live Entertainment</a> 7:00pm EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eKEj/revelry-on-griffins-wharf?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Revelry on Griffin’s Wharf! ($)</a> 7:45pm EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1ara5/us-navy-band-northeast-pre-fireworks-concert?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">U.S Navy Band Northeast Pre-Fireworks Concert</a> 8:00pm EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1elW2/premier-dinner-cruise-on-odyssey?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey ($)</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1elWB/signature-dinner-cruise-on-spirit-of-boston?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Signature Dinner Cruise on Spirit of Boston ($)</a> 9:15pm EDT <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/boston-harborfest-fireworks-boston-1000994" target="_blank">Boston Harborfest Fireworks</a> &nbsp; Wednesday, July 3 9:00am EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1erAl/uss-oscar-austin-tours?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">USS OSCAR AUSTIN Tours</a> 9:30am EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1arch/uss-constitution-uss-constitution-museum?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">USS CONSTITUTION &amp; USS CONSTITUTION Museum</a> 10:00am EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1arbC/freedom-trailr-tours?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Freedom Trail® Tours</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eqtl/massachusetts-state-house-tours?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Massachusetts State House Tours</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eq0P/kings-chapel-tours?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">King’s Chapel Tours</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eqaQ/old-north-church-historic-site?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Old North Church &amp; Historic Site</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eqmJ/old-south-meeting-house-old-state-house?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Old South Meeting House &amp; Old State House</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eq23/paul-revere-house?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Paul Revere House</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eqFK/bunker-hill-monument?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Bunker Hill Monument</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eqiq/faneuil-hall-visitor-center?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Faneuil Hall &amp; Visitor Center</a> 12:00pm EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eHxr/summer-street-live-entertainment?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Summer Street Live Entertainment</a> 1:00pm EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1arw9/christopher-columbus-park-music-and-activities?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Christopher Columbus Park Music and Activities</a> 2:00pm EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1arZP/macys-great-american-fashion-show?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Macy's Great American Fashion Show</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1arfD/downtown-boston-beer-garden?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Downtown Boston Beer Garden ($)</a> 4:00pm EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eeoX/shore-leave-us-navy-week-public-block-party?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Shore Leave: U.S. Navy Week Public Block Party ($)</a> 7:00pm EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eHyC/writing-a-revolution-the-letters-of-john-abigail-adams-1773-1776?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Writing a Revolution: The Letters of John &amp; Abigail Adams 1773-1776 ($)</a> &nbsp; Thursday, July 4 &nbsp; 9:00am EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1arwp/city-of-boston-4th-of-july-procession?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">City of Boston 4th of July Procession</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1erAo/uss-oscar-austin-tours?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">USS OSCAR AUSTIN Tours</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1arft/uss-constitution-uss-constitution-museum?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">USS CONSTITUTION &amp; USS CONSTITUTION Museum</a> 10:00am EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1arhC/reading-of-the-declaration-of-independence?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Reading of the Declaration of Independence</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1argi/watch-the-uss-constitution-turnaround-sail?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Watch the USS Constitution Turnaround Sail</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1arbd/freedom-trailr-tours?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Freedom Trail® Tours</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eqoL/kings-chapel-tours?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">King’s Chapel Tours</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eqaT/old-north-church-historic-site?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Old North Church &amp; Historic Site</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eqmM/old-south-meeting-house-old-state-house?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Old South Meeting House &amp; Old State House</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eqcA/paul-revere-house?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Paul Revere House</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eqGU/bunker-hill-monument?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Bunker Hill Monument</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1eqjJ/faneuil-hall-visitor-center?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Faneuil Hall &amp; Visitor Center</a> 10:30am EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1argo/annual-oration?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Annual Oration</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1elWQ/uss-constitution-turnaround-cruise-on-odyssey?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">USS Constitution Turnaround Cruise on Odyssey</a> 11:30am EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1dg5H/us-navy-band-performance-at-long-wharf?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">US Navy Band Performance at Long Wharf</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1areg/middlesex-county-volunteers-fifes-drums-concert?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes &amp; Drums Concert</a> 1:30pm EDT <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1arZn/neighborhood-ice-cream-social?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">Neighborhood Ice Cream Social</a> <a href="https://bostonharborfest2024.sched.com/event/1arZq/a-day-of-unity-reading-frederick-douglass?iframe=yes&amp;w=100%&amp;sidebar=yes&amp;bg=no" target="_blank">A Day of Unity: Reading Frederick Douglass</a> 8:00pm EDT <a href="https://www.joyraft.com/event/boston-pops-july-4th-fireworks-spectacular-2023-boston-400660" target="_blank">Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular</a>

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S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

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S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

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S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

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Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

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S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

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S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

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S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

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S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

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S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

S19: interest based

Discover kid-friendly fun in Boston, Massachusetts, and surrounding areas! Enjoy hands-on exhibits at the Boston Children’s Museum, explore the New England Aquarium, and visit the Franklin Park Zoo. Find parks, playgrounds, and seasonal events perfect for families across Massachusetts.

Top 20 kid-friendly things to do in Boston, MA

Kid-friendly things to do in Boston

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S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

Boston Bars and Restaurants: Events and Openings

Food & drink experiences in Boston

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