Festivals & Events

Boston’s Premiere wine event where more than 450 wineries offer samples of more than 1800 varieties of wine at America’s “original” wine expo, held every winter in Beantown for the past 17 years. Grand tastings, celebrity chefs, multi-course dinners, lectures and other events draw wine aficionados from all over the world.

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This annual gardening and growing event sponsored by the Massachusetts Horticultural society is the third largest indoor garden show in the world. Professionals and amateurs come together to share tips, admire more than 50 indoor gardens, and check out new gardening products from hundreds of vendors. This event is held at the giant Bayside Expo Center.

 

Saint Patrick’s Day Parade – March 17th

Colorful floats, music and good Irish cheer await you as Boston’s Irish community hosts the annual parade.

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The illustrious Boston Marathon dates back more than 100 years. Since its inception, it has been held on Patriot’s Day, a Monday holiday commemorating the start of the Revolutionary War that is celebrated only in Massachusetts and Maine. The race is second only to the Super Bowl in terms of media coverage of a single-day sporting event. More than 1,100 media are credentialed; and hundreds of thousands of spectators take to the streets to cheer on the 18,000 runners who start the race each year.

 

 

Battle of Lexington Green Reenactment

 

The entire battle, including the British retreat, complete with period clothing and weaponry is reenacted each Patriot’s Day in Lexington.

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Celebrate Independence Day in a town steeped in Revolutionary War history. A week’s worth of activities—from children’s performances, Revolutionary War re-enactments, musical performances and the world-famous Chowderfest (best seafood chowder competition)—all lead up to the Boston Pops symphony concert and an outstanding fireworks display on the Esplanade along the Charles River.

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Feast of the Saints

 

Come enjoy Boston’s famed “little Italy”, as the streets of the North End are closed to traffic while celebrating a series of Saint’s Day feasts during the months of July and August. There is plenty of outstanding food to sample as well as music, and shopping to enjoy.

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Head Of The Charles Regatta®, the world's largest two-day rowing event, was first held on October 16, 1965. The race was established by the Cambridge Boat Club members.  Today, more than 7,500 athletes from around the world compete in 55 different race events. The Regatta grew to a two-day event in 1997 and now attracts up to 300,000 spectators during the October weekend.

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Boston is home to the oldest and largest New Year’s Eve celebration of the arts in North America. Held on December 31st, it includes hundreds of music, dance and theatre performances in more than 200 outdoor and indoor venues throughout Boston. Ice sculptures are on display throughout the city, there’s a Grand Procession (parade), and an amazing display of fireworks takes place at midnight from Boston Harbor. All outdoor events are free; costs are covered by the sale of First Night buttons. First Night is an alcohol free event.n Pops symphony concert and an outstanding fireworks display on the Esplanade along the Charles River.

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