Charlestown to Take Part in America's Largest 4th of July Festival

Boston Harborfest, the largest Independence Day festival in America, will kick off on July 1 and run through July 5. The celebration will commerate Boston’s colonial days, the Revolutionary War and the city’s maritime heritage with fireworks, entertainers, reenactments, music, cruises, tours and more.

The Boston Pops Concert and fireworks extravaganza may be the most-known celebration, but the Harborfest attracts more than three million people from around the world each year. Upwards of 200 events will be offered to folks of all ages, including a ‘chowderfest.’ The festivities will take place over five days.

Boston’s downtown district, the waterfront area, Boston Common, Charlestown, South Boston, the North End and Boston Harbor Islands National Park, will all hosts various activities throughout the duration of the festival.

Boston Harborfest dates back to 1981. 2015 marks the festival 34th anniversary.

Visit BostonDiscoveryGuide.com for more information.