Boston’s Fourth of July Parade – Thursday, July 4, 2024 The City’s annual Fourth of July parade will start at City Hall Plaza. The route of the parade is short with only one location where a large group of people are expected to gather, due to the reading of the Declaration of Independence from the balcony of the Old State House. The show will be broadcast locally Boston’s WHDH-TV (Channel 7) from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Not in the Boston area on July 4? The entire concert and fireworks display will also be broadcast Boston is set for cultural events and July 4th celebrations, with traffic restrictions and parking bans citywide. Boston’s Fourth of July Parade – Thursday, July 4, 2024 The City’s annual Fourth of July parade will start at City Hall Plaza. The route of the parade is short with only one location where a large group of people are expected to gather, due to the reading of the Declaration of Independence from the balcony of the Old State House. BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is advising travelers to plan ahead and expect increased volumes of traffic for the Fourth of July holiday period. If you’re planning to hit the road for the Fourth of July holiday, MassDOT is advising that you plan ahead and expect increased volumes of traffic. Combine that with two major roadway closures in Boston, and it will likely result in some fireworks on the roads. If you’re planning to get behind the wheel this week, here’s the traffic forecast Mass. State Police and the City of Boston released this list of road closures ahead of the Fourth of July festivities around Boston and closer to the Esplanade, where fireworks and concert will be performed. Closed to all traffic and no parking on either side beginning 12:00 PM, Thursday, July 3rd through approximately 2:00 PM, Friday, July 4th. North Road (between Fletcher Street and Littleton Road) Closed to all traffic and no parking on both sides from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Thursday, July 3rd for the Country Fair. The entire celebration is taking place an hour earlier than previous years. The annual concert kicks off at 7 p.m. instead of 8 p.m., and the 30-minute fireworks show starts at 9:40 p.m instead of July 4th Celebration 2023 – Esplanade – Hatch Shell. Parking restrictions will be in place to support the event on the Hatch Shell as follows: From June 29-July 5 on the following street: Beacon Street, North side (even side), from David G. Mugar Way to the dual head meter in front of 120 Beacon Street; From July 3- July 4 on the following See the city of Boston’s July 4 traffic warning for a complete list of the restrictions on parking and travel on July 4. What are other fun things to do for July 4 in Boston? In 2025, July 4 falls on a Friday, therefore the week before the holiday is dedicated to Independence Day activities. AAA Northeast stated in a release that a record 61.6 million people will travel by car, 1.3 million more road travelers and a 2.2% increase compared to last year. For travelers renting cars, AAA Special events taking place as part of the City of Boston’s annual July 4th celebration will require prohibiting vehicle traffic and restricting parking on select local streets in Boston. Fireworks explode over the Hatch Shell during rehearsal for the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular in Boston, on July 3, 2018. closures to note. Here's what is open and closed on the Fourth of Final preparations were underway on the Esplanade Friday. A beloved Fourth of July tradition in Boston is set to bring music and fireworks to the Back Bay once again, with the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular returning to the Charles River Esplanade. Special events taking place as part of the City of Boston’s annual July 4th celebration will require that vehicle traffic is prohibited and parking is restricted on select local streets in Boston. Westview Street - Both sides, from Blue Hill Avenue heading easterly to the end of the street, all along Harambee Park, along the entire street; DOWNTOWN BOSTON. Boston’s Fourth of July Parade – Friday, July 4, 2025. The City’s annual 4th of July parade will be held on Friday, July 4, 2025 beginning at City Hall Plaza. Hingham to Boston will have no service. Hingham/Hull/Logan to Boston will operate a Saturday schedule. East Boston, Charlestown, and Lynn ferries will operate a weekend schedule. Winthrop and Quincy will operate on a weekend schedule on the combined Winthrop/Quincy route. The Charlie Service Center will be closed on Friday, July 4. The following vehicular and pedestrian traffic restrictions that will be in place for Boston’s July 4th celebration. All roadways will remain closed (unless noted otherwise) until the Department of Conservation and Recreation has an opportunity to clean the roadways.
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