Boston holiday events

Remembrance 2013; A Musical Tribute to Our Fallen Heroes

Monday, May 27 6:30p

Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, Boston

In a special Memorial Day event, Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the City of Boston Veterans’ Services present “Remembrance 2013; a musical tribute to our fallen heroes”...

IndepenDANCE Party Cruise Aboard The New Boston

Thursday, Jul 4 7:30p

New Boston, Boston

Outside of the awesome weather that greets us when July rolls around, everyone looks forward to Independence Day...

Memorial Day Family Weekend

Saturday, May 25 9:00a

USS Constitution Museum, Boston

Learn about the life of a Marine and Sailor at sea by learning to march, using the tools of the seafarer’s trade, exploring everyday life on board USS Constitution, and making an Officer’s Hat...

World Oceans Day Celebration at the New England Aquarium

Sunday, Jun 9 11:00a

New England Aquarium, Boston

Join us for free, outdoor activities as the Aquarium celebrates World Oceans Day on Central Wharf...

Somerville Memorial Day Parade

Sunday, May 26 1:00p

Somerville City Hall, Somerville

Parade begins at City Hall, continuing up Highland Street to Davis Square, along Holland Street to Broadway...

Boston Christmas Festival

Friday, Nov 8 12:00p

Seaport World Trade Center Boston, Boston

With 350 exhibitors, this award winning show is the largest crafts festival in New England and features handcrafted gifts, holiday decorations, jewelry, clothing, pottery, folk art, delicious foods...

A Christmas Story

Wednesday, Nov 20 2:00p

Wang Theatre, Boston

Watertown Memorial Day Parade

Monday, May 27 12:00p

Turfts Health Plan parking lot, Watertown

Parade departs from parking lot at noon. Check-in for registered parade entries begins at 10:30 a.m.

Beacon Hill in the Civil War: Walking Tour

Saturday, Oct 12 2:00p

Otis House Museum, Boston

Discover the hidden history of Massachusetts’ struggles in the Civil War as seen through the eyes of residents of Beacon Hill...

Brookline Memorial Day Ceremonies

Monday, May 27 8:00a

VFW, Stephen F. Rutledge Post #864, Brookline

Bus departs from VFW Post at 8 a.m. for ceremonies at Walnut Hills Cemetery, then continuing on to the Walnut Street Cemetery for a ceremony conducted by the Daughters of the American Revolution...

Newton Memorial Day Parade and Observances

Sunday, May 26 9:00a

Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Newton

May 19: Parade begins at 2 p.m., continues Washington Street to Walnut Street, to Watertown Street to Bridge Street. Observances: May 26: locations: 9 a.m. - Pvt...

Belmont Memorial Day Activities

Monday, May 27 11:00a

Cushing Square, Belmont

Parade departs Cushing Square at 11 a.m., heading east on Trapelo Road onto Belmont Street and left onto Grove Street. Parade stops at Belmont Cemetery on Grove Street for brief ceremony...

Arlington Memorial Day Events

Monday, May 27 9:30a

Adams Street, Arlington

Parade departs Adams Street at Massachusetts Avenue to Monument Park in Arlington Center for service, observances and wreath placing. Parade reforms and continues to Mt...

Needham Memorial Day Events

Monday, May 27 6:50a

St. Joseph Parish, Needham

Events begin with a Mass at St. Joseph's Church at 6:50 a.m., followed by services at the Police and Fire Departments on Chestnut Street. Flag raising and ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. at St...

Cedar Grove Memorial Day Parade and Service

Monday, May 27 9:00a

John P. McKeon Post, Dorchester

Parade forms at McKeon Post at 9 a.m., proceeding to Milton Street, to Granite Avenue, onto Gallivan Blvd. to Adams Street, and into Cedar Grove Cemetery for speakers and ceremony.

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