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Roxbury Walking & Talking #2

Moreland St. & Mount Pleasant: Victorian Enclave through Civil Rights

May 13, 2017
Event Date2017-05-13T11:00:00

Walking tour of Roxbury's Moreland St. & Mount Pleasant areas given by Stephen Jerome and Curtis Perrin.
RSVP Required.

May 13, 2017
Event Date2017-05-13T11:00:00

Roxbury Walking & Talking Tour #1

Fort Hill/Highland Park neighborhood: a microcosm of Boston

May 6, 2017
Event Date2017-05-06T11:00:00

Enjoy a walking tour of Roxbury's Fort Hill/Highland Park neighborhood given by Curtis Perrin, architect & historian.
RSVP Required.

May 6, 2017
Event Date2017-05-06T11:00:00

Uncovering Dorchester's Industrial School for Girls

New chapter in the saga of Dorchester's Industrial School for Girls.

May 10, 2018
Event Date2018-05-10T16:00:00 - 2018-05-10T18:30:00

New exhibit exploring the fascinating histories and the extraordinary women of the Industrial School for Girls. Introducing new stories about the students and artifacts excavated by the City Archaeologist in 2015.

More information here.

May 10, 2018
Event Date2018-05-10T16:00:00 - 2018-05-10T18:30:00

Patriots Day Parade

Patriots Day commemorates the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the first battles of the American Revolutionary War.

April 17, 2017
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
    North End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-04-17T09:00:00 - 2017-04-17T10:00:00

This annual parade always takes place on Patriots Day, which falls on Monday, April 17 this year.

The Patriots Day Parade begins at 9 a.m. at City Hall Plaza and ends at about 10 a.m. at the Paul Revere Mall (also known as the Prado) in the North End. The parade concludes with a reenactment by the National Lancers of Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride on the Paul Revere Mall in front of Old North Church & Historic Site.

Mayor Martin J. Walsh, along with an estimated 500 marchers, will travel:

  • from Cambridge Street to Tremont Street
  • left onto Bromfield Street
  • left onto Washington Street
  • right onto State Street
  • left onto Congress Street
  • right onto Hanover Street, northeasterly on Hanover Street, and then
  • finally, Paul Revere Mall.


As you make your plans, please note the traffic delays and street closures in the vicinity due to Patriots Day festivities and the Boston Marathon.

April 17, 2017
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
  • 1 City Hall Square
    Boston, MA 02201
  • Contact:
    Mayor's Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Downtown
    North End
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2017-04-17T09:00:00 - 2017-04-17T10:00:00

Ancient Fishweir Project installation

The 14th annual Fishweir installation on Boston Common takes place during May and June.

May 6, 2017
Event Date2017-05-06T10:00:00

The Ancient Fishweir Project on Boston Common will be installed by students from Boston's Josiah Quincy School.
On June 5, school groups attending Making History Day will participate on-site in dance and music performances by the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers.
Event sponsored by the Friends of the Public Garden.

May 6, 2017
Event Date2017-05-06T10:00:00

Coffee Hour, Mattapan

The 18th Annual Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series takes place in local parks citywide from April 24 to July 20.

May 30, 2017
Event Date2017-05-30T09:30:00 - 2017-05-30T10:30:00

The Neighborhood Coffee Hours give residents a unique opportunity to speak directly with Mayor Walsh about open space and other needs in their neighborhoods.

For more information and updates on possible weather cancellations, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505. There's also a full schedule of Mayor Walsh's 2017 Neighborhood Coffee Hours.

May 30, 2017
Event Date2017-05-30T09:30:00 - 2017-05-30T10:30:00

Architecture cruises

Step off dry land and head out onto the water to experience Boston like never before!

May 28, 2017
Event Date2017-05-28T10:00:00

This tour offers spectacular views of historic and contemporary architecture along Boston Harbor, through the Charles River Locks, and the Charles River basin. The tour includes landmarks such as:

  • the Customs House
  • the Hancock tower
  • the Old North Church, and
  • cutting-edge contemporary design by today’s top architects.

These are simply the best waterfront views of Boston and Cambridge!

The tours start on May 28, and take place every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Tours depart from Cambridgeside Galleria Mall.

For more information, and to learn about fees, visit the Boston by Foot website.

 

May 28, 2017
Event Date2017-05-28T10:00:00

Honoring Our Heroes

Take part in an event for the men and women who serve in our military.

May 27, 2017
Event Date2017-05-27T09:00:00 - 2017-05-27T18:00:00

Honor the men and women who served in our nation’s military at the USS Constitution Museum during Memorial Day Weekend.

This event is sponsored by the USS Constitution Museum.

May 27, 2017
Event Date2017-05-27T09:00:00 - 2017-05-27T18:00:00

Polish Fest Boston

Celebrating a historic Polish community in Boston.

May 6, 2018
Event Date2018-05-06T12:00:00 - 2018-05-06T18:00:00

A fun, family-friendly street festival celebrating the rich cultural traditions and contributions of Boston's Polish-American community. There will be Polish food and beer vendors, and, of course, polka music! This year marks the 100th anniversary of the re-establishment of the country of Poland. 

Event is FREE and open to all. 

 

May 6, 2018
Event Date2018-05-06T12:00:00 - 2018-05-06T18:00:00

Coffee Hour, Charlestown

The 18th Annual Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series takes place in local parks citywide from April 24 to July 20.

May 25, 2017
Event Date2017-05-25T09:30:00 - 2017-05-25T22:30:00

The Neighborhood Coffee Hours give residents a unique opportunity to speak directly with Mayor Walsh about open space and other needs in their neighborhoods.

For more information and updates on possible weather cancellations, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505. There's also a full schedule of Mayor Walsh's 2017 Neighborhood Coffee Hours.

May 25, 2017
Event Date2017-05-25T09:30:00 - 2017-05-25T22:30:00
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