A record number of drivers will hit the road this Fourth of July travel period in America, according to a AAA report. AAA predicts 61.6 million people will travel by car this Fourth of July travel Patriotism abounds in Boston as July kicks off with special events like Boston Harborfest, the big annual July 4th Boston Pops concert at the Hatch Shell, and a spectacular fireworks display over the Charles River, that can be viewed from either shore. July 01–08, 2025 Cunard Queen Mary 2. Join gay group cruise on the Queen Mary 2 as we celebrate the 4th of July for the perfect holiday getaway. You'll be pampered in historic Cunard White Star style on this luxury liner as you sail round trip out of New York City on your gay group cruise journey. You will celebrate Independence Day with an July 4th events in Boston, MAPrevious Without a doubt, one of the best things to do on July 4 in Boston is to watch the 2025 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, the annual outdoor concert and pyrotechnics spectacle on the Esplanade Fourth of July celebrations are set to kick off around Boston this Thursday and Friday: Here’s what to expect. The Queer Neighborhood Council was founded to fill gaps in visibility, access, and advocacy for Boston’s LGBTQIA+ community. During Pride Month when there’s a lot of queer programming and events, TQNC reduces our own event offerings, and organizes members to support a variety of queer community groups and events. Boston’s iconic Fourth of July festivities are set to welcome thousands of visitors from across the country to the Esplanade for a day of music, fireworks, and patriotic celebration. Join Pied Piper on the Queen Mary 2 as we celebrate the 4th of July for the perfect holiday getaway. You’ll be pampered in historic Cunard White Star style on this luxury liner as you sail round trip out of New York City on your Pied Piper journey. Like many other Bostonians, I grew up knowing that the Boston Pops' Fourth of July concert was a summer staple in the city. It's estimated that around 300,000 people head down to the Charles River Travel in the footsteps of Boston’s 19th and 20th century gay and lesbian friends. Explore Ralph Waldo Emerson and Walt Whitman's walks along the Common; Charlotte Cushman’s cross-dressing roles; World War II bars and baths; and the AIDS memorial quilt project. Three days of celebrations in Boston kick off Wednesday, culminating with Independence Day celebrations on Friday, July 4. Highlights of the Boston Harborfest schedule include an opening ceremony 📜 Harborfest kicks off July Fourth with the 9am parade from City Hall Plaza to the Old State House, followed by the reading of the Declaration of Independence, 9-10:15am. 👟 The typical tourist attractions like the USS Constitution, Faneuil Hall and the Paul Revere House will be open 10am until the late afternoon. (See the full list here.) For example, Stop & Shop is open on the Fourth of July, according to its website, as is Market Basket, which is open on July 4 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., the website says. Discover a diverse array of LGBTQIA+ events hosted by The Boston LesBiGay Urban Foundation. From parades to workshops, join us in celebrating unity, diversity, and inclusion within the community. Maritime Festival at Quincy's Marina Bay on July 4 and more all weekend. A free event marking Quincy's 400th anniversary, the Maritime Festival along Marina Bay's boardwalk. will run from 2-9 p.m July concerts, which all take place at 6 p.m., include Sofia Sunshine on July 8, Tom Almeida and Friends on July 15, George W. Russell Jr. and the Reimagined Project on July 22, and Augustina on " Boston is one of the top 10 Fourth of July destinations [in the U.S.] based on AAA booking data," Young said. "So we are anticipating a lot of incoming tourists." The timing of the July 4th fireworks and Boston Pops concert is a little different this year. The free concert on the Hatch Shell will start at 7 p.m., an hour earlier than last year.
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