From Pride celebrations this Spring to Harborfest in the summer and fall favorites like the Head of the Charles Regatta, our calendar of events has something for everyone.
Festivals & Annual Events
Some of our events are so good we celebrate them year after year!
From the oldest marathon in the United States to the first St. Patrick's Day celebration, Boston is no stranger to hosting big events. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, patriotic reveler, music lover, history buff, or gastronomic foodie, there's truly something for everyone. Start exploring our annual events below!
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Upcoming Festivals in Boston
250th U.S. Army Birthday Celebration
On Saturday, June 14, 2025, the First Region of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), a nonprofit that supports…
Boston Pride For the People Parade & Festival
PRIDE IS BACK!📢🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Boston Pride For The People is excited to announce the return of a Pride Month celebration in Boston…
Bunker Hill Block Party
Calling you to Charlestown! The Bunker Hill Block Party is happening Saturday, June 14 from 12–4PM at Monument Square and…
Juneteenth Joy Celebration in Hyde Park
We are thrilled to announce Hyde Park's fourth annual community-wide Juneteenth Celebration planned for Saturday June 14 2025 at…
Puerto Rican Festival Cultural Pageant & Gala
Join us at our annual Puerto Rican Festival Cultural Pageant at Florian Hall where we'll crown this year's Miss Puerto Rico! The…
Bunker Hill Day Parade
The Bunker Hill Parade commemorates The Battle of Bunker Hill, The Armed Services, and the Essence of American Heritage while…
JP Block Party
Get ready to celebrate love and diversity at the Annual JP Community LGBTQ+ Pride Block Party! This year's event is sponsored by…
SoWa Sundays
Spend a Sunday afternoon at 450 Harrison Ave, and meet the artists directly. Family friendly and free event. Plenty of parking is…
Embrace Ideas Festival
The Embrace Ideas Festival is a yearly celebration of ideas grounded in arts, culture and public scholarship. This multi-day…
Roxbury International Film Festival
The Roxbury International Film Festival is the largest festival in New England that celebrates people of color. Over the course of…
Battle of Bunker Hill 250th Reenactment
The 250th Anniversary Reenactment of The Battle of Bunker Hills aims to accurately portray the events and faithfully represent the…
Boston Pizza Festival
This year's Boston Pizza Festival has free entry! Try as many pizzas as you can: Get out there and try some new slices from each…
Cambridge Arts River Festival
The annual festival showcases food, arts, crafts, immersive art experiences and multiple stages of live music, dance, poetry and…
Juneteenth Celebration at Franklin Park
Join us on Saturday, June 21, 2025 for a Juneteenth Celebration at Franklin Park! Enjoy picnics, barbecues, music, dancing and…
Outloud Music Festival
Outloud is a multi-day, award-winning LGBTQ+ Music Festival, happening June 21 in Boston. Outloud will take place at the Stage at…
34 Things to Do in Boston This Weekend
Make the most of your weekend in Boston! Explore the top events happening June 13-15, 2025.
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