Boston's calendar peaks around the Marathon in April, Independence Day on the Esplanade, autumn regattas and foliage, and a family-friendly New Year's Eve.
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City overview
Hopkinton to Boylston St finish
The world's oldest annual marathon, run on Patriots' Day - the city's defining event and its busiest week.
Charles River Esplanade
America's most famous Independence Day celebration - free orchestra and fireworks over the Charles.
ISBCC Roxbury and area mosques
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha congregations at ISBCC and area mosques - thousands gather, venues announced yearly.
ISBCC, ISB Cambridge, campuses
Community iftars, nightly Tarawih at ISBCC and Cambridge, and student-association programs across the month.
Charles River, Boston-Cambridge
The world's largest two-day rowing regatta, late October - riverside crowds at peak foliage.
Copley Square, Common, Waterfront
America's original family New Year - ice sculptures, parade, and early-evening fireworks, largely alcohol-free.
Allston - Harvard Athletic Complex
The region's major music festival, Memorial Day weekend at Harvard's athletic complex.
South Boston - Broadway
One of America's oldest and largest St. Patrick's parades - Irish Boston at full volume in mid-March.
North End - Hanover St
July-August weekend street festivals - processions, lights, and food stalls in the old Italian quarter.
Downtown and Waterfront
The Independence week festival - tall ships, historical reenactments, and harbor activities around July 4.
South End - SoWa
The South End's weekly maker-market season - the recurring Sunday event that structures summer weekends.
Common, Faneuil Hall, Seaport
Late November-December: Common tree lighting, Faneuil Hall's giant tree, and the Seaport's Snowport market village.