The Tall Ships are returning to Boston Harbor from July 11th through July 16th, bringing six days of maritime magic to the waterfront. From the spectacular Parade of Sail and free ship tours to fireworks, waterfront festivities, and plenty of opportunities to explore Boston, Sail Boston 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest events of the summer. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a longtime Tall Ships fan, we’ve put together everything you need to know—from where to watch and what to do to where to eat and drink while you’re here. Consider this your go-to guide for making the most of Sail Boston 2026.  Check it out here. 

Traffic/Parking Advisory Below

People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on the website , and information on the MBTA may be found online. The MBTA advises riders to purchase a round-trip rather than a one-way ticket for a faster return trip. Walking is also a great way to move around.

Events such as parades, road races, and street fairs may require road closures to accommodate the activities.

City of Boston Restrictions

Sail Boston “Parade of Sail” – Saturday, July 11, 2026

Starting on Saturday, July 11, 2026, ships from around the world will be gathering in Boston Harbor for the Sail Boston event which will conclude on Thursday, June 16, 2026. Part of the event will include a Parade of Sail on Saturday, July 11, 2026 will require numerous parking restrictions throughout multiple different neighborhoods.

Parking restrictions will be in effect throughout Saturday on the following streets in the following neighborhoods:

SEAPORT DISTRICT AREA

• Black Falcon Avenue –  Both sides, for its entire length, from Drydock Avenue to Terminal Street
• Codfish Way – Both sides, for its entire length, from FID Kennedy Avenue to Shoreline Road
• Courthouse Way – Both sides, Northern Avenue to Liberty Drive
• Dolphin Way – Both sides, for its entire length, from FID Kennedy Avenue to the South Jetty
• Dry Dock Avenue – Both sides, for its entire length, from Summer Street to Black Falcon Avenue
• FID Kennedy Avenue – Both sides, for its entire length, from Dolphin Way to approximately 660’ west of
• Harbor Street – Both sides, for its entire length, from Dry Dock Avenue to Northern Avenue
• Northern Avenue – Both sides, from Northern Avenue Bridge (near Sleeper Street) to Pier 4
• Boulevard. Both sides, from MassPort Haul Road to Tide Street
• Seafood Way – Both sides, for its entire length, from Northern Avenue to Shoreline Road
• Seaport Boulevard – South side (odd side), from Atlantic Avenue to B Street, North side (water side) from Pier 4 Boulevard to B Street
• Shellfish Way – Both sides, for its entire length, from FID Kennedy Avenue to Shoreline Road
• Shoreline Road – Both sides, for its entire length, from Seafood Way to Swordfish Way
• Swordfish Way – Both sides, for its entire length, from FID Kennedy Avenue to Shoreline Road
• Tide Street – Both sides, for its entire length, from Dry Dock Avenue to FID Kennedy Avenue

SEAPORT DISTRICT AREA -FAN PIER / PIER 4 PRIVATE OWNERSHIP

• Bond Drive – Both sides, from Fan Pier Boulevard to Marina Park Drive
• Fan Pier Boulevard – Both sides, from Seaport Boulevard to Waterside Avenue
• Harbor Shore Drive – Both sides, from Northern Avenue for its entirety
• Liberty Drive – Both sides, from Courthouse Way to Marina Park Drive
• Marina Park Drive – Both sides, from Northern Avenue to Waterside Avenue
• Pier 4 Boulevard – Both sides, from Northern Avenue heading northeasterly for its entirety
• Waterside Avenue – Both sides, from Fan Pier Boulevard to Marina Park Drive

DCR Parking Restrictions

South Boston (Castle Island)

No Parking Friday, July 10 – Saturday, July 11, 2026

10:00 PM (Fri.) – 6:00 PM (Sat.)

• Day Boulevard (both sides): K Circle to Sullivan’s at Castle Island
• Shore Road
• East Side of Farragut Road
• East 1st Street: Angled Parking between O Street and Farragut Road

Road Closures – Saturday, July 11, 2026

6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Day Boulevard: K Circle to Sullivan’s at Castle Island
• Shore Road

Marine Park

No Parking – Friday, July 10 – Saturday, July 11, 2026

11:59 PM (Fri.) – 6:00 PM (Sat.)

• Seaport Boulevard (both sides): Sleeper Street to Haul Road
• All Roads (both sides) between Fid Kennedy Avenue and Shoreline Road
• Fish Pier (both sides)

Road Closures – Saturday, July 11, 2026

6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Seaport Boulevard: B Street to Congress Street
• All Roads north of Fid Kennedy Avenue and east of Tide Street

Seaport

No Parking – Friday, July 10 – Saturday, July 11, 2026

11:59 PM (Fri.) – 6:00 PM (Sat.)

• Seaport Boulevard (both sides): Sleeper Street to Haul Road Except for Valet Operations
• Northern Avenue (both sides): Sleeper Street to Pier 4 Boulevard
• All Roads between Northern Avenue and the Waterfront
• Fish Pier (both sides)

Road Closures – Saturday, July 11, 2026

6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Seaport Boulevard: B Street to Congress Street
• All Roads between Northern Avenue and the Waterfront

Good luck out there!  Make sure to check out our Guide to Sail Boston here!