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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!

Upcoming Festivals in Boston

1965 Freedom Rally Apr 26

1965 Freedom Rally

The year 2025 marks the 60th Anniversary of the 1965 Freedom Rally led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Ruth Batson, Alan Gartner…

Herring Run Celebration Apr 26

Herring Run Celebration

Join us on Saturday, April 26th, 10am – 3pm, at the Plimoth Grist Mill and along Town Brook Park for a day of…

Japan Festival Boston Apr 26

Japan Festival Boston

The 2025 Japan Festival Boston will once again be hosted at the historic Boston Common on Saturday, April 26th and Sunday, April…

29th Greek Independence Day Parade Apr 27

29th Greek Independence Day Parade

The 29th Greek Independence Day Parade will be held on April 27, 2025. The parade route is all down Boylston Street, and we will…

SoWa Sundays Apr 27

SoWa Sundays

Spend a Sunday afternoon at 450 Harrison Ave, and meet the artists directly. Family friendly and free event. Plenty of parking is…

Meet Boston Regional Career Fair Apr 29

Meet Boston Regional Career Fair

Looking for a new and exciting career in the hospitality industry? Boston’s hospitality industry is booming and employers are…

Panda Festival May 02

Panda Festival

Get ready for this year's Boston Panda Festival, happening May 2-4, 2025 at Boston City Hall Plaza! Panda fest is one of the…

SoWa First Friday May 02

SoWa First Friday

On the First Friday of every month, the artists, galleries, shops and showrooms of the SoWa Art + Design District in the South End…

Rhythm N' Spice Hot Sauce Fest May 03

Rhythm N' Spice Hot Sauce Fest

Get ready to spice up your taste buds and groove to the rhythm of global flavors at the Rhythm N’ Spice Hot Sauce Fest featuring…

40th Annual Harvard Square Mayfair May 04

40th Annual Harvard Square Mayfair

The Harvard Square Business Association is excited to announce that the 40th annual MayFair festival will take place on the…

PAX East 2025 May 08

PAX East 2025

The East Coast’s most-attended gaming event, PAX East, returns to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center from May 9 - May…

Duckling Day May 11

Duckling Day

A beloved tradition for more than 30 years, Duckling Day celebrates the children’s classic book, “Make Way for Ducklings” by…

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