America’s rich colonial and maritime history will come alive for visitors during the 30th annual celebration of the award-winning Boston Harborfest starting today June 29, through Monday, July 4.
The festivities will include historical reenactments, walking tours, sunset harbor cruises, and free noontime concerts throughout the week on City Hall Plaza. Among the highlights of the entertainment are the annual Party on the Plaza, and a fife and drum concert by Middlesex County Volunteers.
On Thursday, June 30th, children of all ages are invited to the fun and activity-filled Children’s Day for musical sing-along, face painting, balloon animals, and more.
Visitors to the 30th Annual Chowderfest will vote for “Boston’s Best Chowder” after sampling traditional New England-style clam chowder from some of the Boston area’s top restaurants on Sunday, July 3rd.
A new addition to this year’s Harborfest is the Extreme Sailing Series, taking place at Fan Pier on Boston Harbor. Eleven multi-hull sailboats from around the world will race each afternoon, starting June 30th. There will also be a variety of exciting activities taking place to accompany the races, including fireworks over the harbor! Check out www.extremesailingseries.com and www.fanpierboston.com.
Free admission to over half of the 200+ events makes the celebration accessible to all. For a detailed schedule or more information, please call (617) 227-1528 or visit www.bostonharborfest.com www.twitter.com/BOSHarborfest
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For more food adventures, visit the New England Food Adventures Blog
The festivities will include historical reenactments, walking tours, sunset harbor cruises, and free noontime concerts throughout the week on City Hall Plaza. Among the highlights of the entertainment are the annual Party on the Plaza, and a fife and drum concert by Middlesex County Volunteers.
On Thursday, June 30th, children of all ages are invited to the fun and activity-filled Children’s Day for musical sing-along, face painting, balloon animals, and more.
Visitors to the 30th Annual Chowderfest will vote for “Boston’s Best Chowder” after sampling traditional New England-style clam chowder from some of the Boston area’s top restaurants on Sunday, July 3rd.
A new addition to this year’s Harborfest is the Extreme Sailing Series, taking place at Fan Pier on Boston Harbor. Eleven multi-hull sailboats from around the world will race each afternoon, starting June 30th. There will also be a variety of exciting activities taking place to accompany the races, including fireworks over the harbor! Check out www.extremesailingseries.com and www.fanpierboston.com.
Free admission to over half of the 200+ events makes the celebration accessible to all. For a detailed schedule or more information, please call (617) 227-1528 or visit www.bostonharborfest.com www.twitter.com/BOSHarborfest
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For more food adventures, visit the New England Food Adventures Blog
