Fourth of July + Boston 250 Celebrations in and around the Neighborhood
The Fourth of July is on Saturday, and celebrations are taking place all week long! We’ve rounded up everything from fireworks to special events just for you! Happy Birthday, America! And it’s a big one – it’s the 250th Birthday of America! Wow! (Check back, as this list may be updated.)
Cookout
Having a backyard cookout for the Fourth? From hot dogs to hamburgers to their delicious sides, Foodies has everything from fresh produce to desserts to beer and wine to make your get-together perfect!
The Dirty Italian has plenty of sides, salads, and charcuterie boards for the Fourth! They will be closed July 4th and 5th.
Hamersley’s Pantry has homemade pies for your July Fourth celebration. Handmade by @anchorandrye in two flavors: Strawberry Rhubarb and Wild Maine Blueberry. Order by Monday June 29th, pick up Friday July 3rd. Limited quantity so don’t wait. You can place your order for pick up here!
Boston Harborfest
Boston Harborfest, one of the country’s largest Fourth of July festivals, returns to Boston Harbor and Downtown Boston for its Boston250 edition July 2-4. The long-running festival, celebrating Boston’s revolutionary history and its everyday vibrancy, will feature dozens of events and activities, including live entertainment, historical re-enactments, integration with U.S. Navy Week, fireworks, and more. The latest event schedule is now available at www.bostonharborfest.com.
Baby, You’re a Firework
On July 2nd, head to the Seaport District to see fireworks along the water via HarborFest around 9:15 p.m. Spots to watch – the Barking Crab, Envoy’s Outlook rooftop or Nautilus Pier 4. For a romantic pick – head to Mastro’s Ocean Club.
Boston 250
For all you history buffs who want to experience and honor the birthplace of the American Revolution, there’s an event for you! From reenactments to citywide celebrations, MeetBoston has a list of events that you can check out here.
The City of Boston announced Boston 250 Independence Day events, which you can check out here.
Tour250 – Take a Walk Through History: Tour250 Highlights 25 New Boston Neighborhood Markers – Get the details.
Lawn on D Fourth of July Celebration
Celebrate the Fourth of July 250th at the Lawn on D!
The Nautilus Pier 4
The Nautilus Pier 4 will be open on the Fourth of July! The perfect place to enjoy dinner and drinks before the fireworks on July 2nd! Guests are welcome to stop by Nautilus’ Harbor Bar throughout the day for cocktails!
Backyard Bottles from American Provisions
For the holiday weekend, pick up this juicy ROSÉ 3-pack 🍒🍒🍒 this box of fun has bubbles, is light + refreshing, and tastes like your fave summer berries via American Provisions! The perfect pairing for any grilling going on!
Turn it around
USS Constitution is scheduled to go underway from Charlestown Navy Yard on July 4th at 10:00 a.m in honor of Independence Day! USS Constitution’s cruise will be viewable from the Boston Harborwalk, Castle Island, and Charlestown Navy Yard. There will fire a 21-gun salute viewable from Fort Independence on Castle Island at approximately 11:30 a.m. While you’re out at Castle Island, you might as well get some lunch or ice cream at Sullivan’s! The turnaround will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Free Admission to JFK Library + Museum
Enjoy free admission to the JFK Library and Museum from July 3- 5. You can learn more here.
Cisco Brewers Seaport
Cisco Brewers Seaport is celebrating Fourth of July Weekend from Thursday – Sunday with live music, food and drink special and more!
Summer Beach Boxes at Lincoln
Headed to the beach for the July 4th weekend?! Stop by Lincoln first for a Summer Beach Box! For just $20, you can get a sandwich, chips, and a drink. Place your order here! Plus read our Beach Etiquette post before you go!
Mother’s East Tavern
Mother’s East Tavern is celebrating the colonial era with specials and bar details! Enjoy a Fish House Punch cocktail! A colonial-era punch of rum, cognac & peach with deep American roots! Historians say that George Washington did thirteen toasts of Fish House Punch, one for each of the colonies, during a victory celebration at the Fraunces Tavern in NYC. Mother’s East Tavern’s version of the original is absolutely delicious. $13
Try the Hemings’ Housemade Lemon Custard Ice Cream: Chef David used Thomas Jefferson’s original recipe – one of 10 handwritten recipes Thomas Jefferson kept. However, after researching the recipe’s history, Mother’s East learned that Jefferson’s enslaved Chef, James Hemings, was the one who really developed the recipe. So, they’ve made sure to give credit where credit is due on our menu. They serve the custard with macerated cherries, sumac, and mint for $10.
Plus, there are many colonial-style finishes in Mother’s East bar. They ebonized all of the millwork in the bar ourselves. Ebonizing wood is a traditional way of staining wood using a natural solution made from soaking steel wool in vinegar. Our ceiling was hand-painted by Alec using traditional milk paint; this centuries-old formula is a natural, nontoxic paint made from simple ingredients such as milk protein, lime, and clay that produce rich colors. So cool!
Park City is celebrating the Fourth of July
Thursday July 2, 2026
The Seven Wonders 8pm – 11pm
Friday July 3, 2026
MyStryde AM Class 6:30am – 8am
Dan Lyons Band 1pm – 4pm
DJ Fuerto 8:30pm – 11:30pm
Saturday July 4, 2026
Alec Mac 1pm – 4pm
Bobby Lombardi 8:30pm – 11:30pm
Sunday July 5, 2026
Overserved Again 1pm – 4pm
Yacht Rock Sunday with Blue Light Bandits 5pm – 8pm
Stars, Stripes, and Sinatra at the Supper Club at Capo
Sinatra Sunday is going patriotic and celebrating Independence Day on Sunday, July 5th – doors open at 5:30pm, show starts at 6:30pm. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of live Sinatra classics, handcrafted cocktails, and all the Supper Club magic that makes Sundays at Capo so special. Whether you’re celebrating with friends, family, or visiting Boston for the holiday weekend, there’s no better way to cap off your Fourth of July festivities. Make your reservation today!
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular
At 8pm on July 4th, the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will take place along the Esplanade, with a concert performance at the Hatch Shell. Hosted by Jane Lynch, the free outdoor event will feature musical performances by Lainey Wilson, Chance The Rapper, and Trombone Shorty, followed by a revolutionary-themed drone show and a massive fireworks display. Read this first!
How are you celebrating the Fourth?
Maureen Dahill is the founder of Caught in Media. Once a longtime wardrobe and prop stylist for brands such as Rue La La, TJ Max & Hasbro, she is a devoted lover of vintage clothing, Martini Mondays, Castle Island, AND a 4th generation South Boston native. Mother of three, married to Peter G.
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