Spending Fourth of July in Boston, one of America’s most patriotic cities, is guaranteed to be an explosive time. Step back into the past on the Freedom Trail, or relish in the present with delicious food and lively music at the Boston Pops Concert and Fireworks Spectacular. Our Downtown Boston Hotel is conveniently located nearby by when the celebrations conclude! Kick off Independence Day with our list of the top July 4th events in Boston this year:
47 David G. Mugar Way, 1.1 miles from Club Quarters Boston
The Boston Pops Concert and Fireworks Spectacular is Boston’s most popular concert and fireworks show on Fourth of July weekend. The Pops perform a magnificent and varied show, featuring traditional music pieces and the show’s signature finale, Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, that uses real cannon fire to transition seamlessly into the start of a fireworks show that lights up the Boston sky.
The Boston Pops have entertained audiences in Boston and elsewhere for almost 140 years and were originally meant to perform light classics and the day’s popular music during the orchestra’s off-season. The group grew in popularity to reach the status it holds today, with nationally televised performances and even Grammy nominations.
Washington at Summer & Winter Streets, 0.3 miles from Club Quarters Boston
Harborfest is the largest Fourth of July festival in the United States, with events ranging from live music and historical reenactments to a classic car show and the ever-popular fireworks over Boston’s Inner Harbor. This festival takes place on Fourth of July weekend and packs hundreds of activities into those few days. Downtown Crossing will showcase Boston’s talented musical community throughout the festival at these shows, all free to the public.
In addition to musical entertainment, visitors can browse an Arts and Crafts Market featuring local wares, hear live renditions of the many speeches that shaped our early nation, and find a prime viewing spot for the fireworks over Boston’s Inner Harbor.
Boston City Hall, 1 City Hall Square, 0.3 miles from Club Quarters Boston
Following a flag-raising ceremony on Fourth of July, a parade will begin at City Hall Plaza and stop at Granary Burying Ground to pay respects to buried patriots before continuing to the Old State House.
History buffs can follow the parade route to join the Captain Commanding of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company for a traditional reading of the Declaration of Independence from the balcony of the Old State House, where it was read to Bostonians for the first time ever in 1776.
306 Congress Street, 0.8 miles from Club Quarters Boston
Step back in history and be part of the Boston Tea Party – chat with actors, tour full-scale replicas of 18th-century ships, and even toss some tea overboard! The museum holds interactive exhibits, historical artifacts, and reenactments that bring the story of the Boston Tea Party to life, including one of the original crates thrown into the harbor on that famous night in 1773.
The Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum is located on Boston’s historic waterfront, a popular destination for people looking for things to do on fourth of July in Boston. The waterfront is home to live music, street vendors, and more during special events like Fourth of July weekend.
139 Tremont Street, 0.8 miles from Club Quarters Boston
The Freedom Trail connects 16 of Boston’s significant historical sites, making it a simple and patriotic way to spend fourth of July in Boston. The trail connects churches, meeting houses, burying grounds, parks, a ship, and other markers that tell the story of the American Revolution as it happened in Boston.
Walking the 2.5 mile Freedom Trail is a perfect way to spend Fourth of July in Boston. Visitors can also book official guided tours, ranging from the popular introductory experience to specialized and private tours.
Stay close to the Fourth of July action at Club Quarters Boston. This boutique hotel near Faneuil Hall is located in the center of downtown Boston and the Financial District. Nestled within easy walking distance of the bustling waterfront, Boston Common, Faneuil Hall Market and more, you’ll find it easy to get to Boston’s most popular attractions.
Club Quarters Boston is a premier hotel destination for travelers looking for a place to stay in Boston that provides a perfect balance of upscale amenities and access to the fun that Boston has to offer – Fourth of July and beyond. Book your next Boston stay today
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