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Jan 24

John Borders IV Named Director of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment

Mayor Michelle Wu announced today that John Borders IV will serve as the new Director of Tourism, Sports and Entertainment for the City of Boston, a critical department within the Economic Opportunity...

Aug 5

22nd Annual GospelFest Concert Announced

GospelFest is New England’s largest Gospel music celebration and is free and open to all.

Jul 22

Summer Dance Party Series Announced

Salsa, Kizomba, R&B, and House music dance parties at Boston City Hall Plaza are free and open to all.

Feb 4

Boston Winter Express Announced

The Winter Express will bring outdoors cold weather entertainment and activation to Boston neighborhoods.

Dec 30

First Night public vaccination clinic, in addition to other public health and safety measures

Public COVID-19 vaccination clinics in partnership with Whittier Street Health Center and BPHC to be held as part of First Night festivities

Dec 2

2021 Enchanted Trolley Tour announced

This year, the Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour will take place on Friday, December 3, Saturday, December 4, and Sunday, December 5.

Oct 21

House Music Dance Party to be held tomorrow

The house music dance party is free and open to all.

Oct 13

Salsa Dance Party to be held tomorrow

This salsa-inspired Hispanic Heritage Month celebration is free and open to all.

Sep 22

Mayor Janey announces Old-School R&B Night to be held Tomorrow

This dance-filled celebration of R&B from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s is free and open to all.

Jul 1

2021 Fourth of July celebrations in Boston announced

There are many ways to celebrate the Fourth in Boston.

Jun 24

Fourth of July Celebrations in Boston 2021

There are plenty of ways to mark the Fourth of July in Boston this year!

Jun 23

Donna Summer Disco Party to return on June 24

This dance-filled celebration of summer will be free and open to all.

Oct 15

City of Boston Fall Drive-In Movie Series announced

The free, Halloween-inspired drive-in movie series is coming to the BCEC this October.

Sep 22

Mayor Walsh releases request for proposals for visit Boston campaign

Proposals will shape and execute a branding and marketing campaign to attract tourists

Aug 7

Mayor Walsh announces virtual Gospelfest

New England's largest Gospel music celebration will be streamed online on City TV on Sunday, August 9 at 5 p.m.

Jul 30

Boston presents shared vision to FIFA, U.S. Soccer in bid to host 2026 FIFA World Cup

A partnership is underway for Boston to secure one of the final 10 United States destination cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Jul 2

Virtual Fourth of July celebrations in Boston

This year, Fourth of July celebrations in Boston will look different, but there are still plenty of ways to mark the holiday!

Jun 19

Celebrate the start of summer with Donna Summer's music

Celebrate the summer solstice with the music of Boston-born disco legend, Donna Summer!

May 1

People participating in fitness activities for Boston Social Fitness Festival

Boston to launch free online wellness studio on National Fitness Day, May 2

The City of Boston is launching a free online wellness studio with its first-ever virtual Social Fitness Festival on National Fitness Day, May 2.

Jan 17

Image of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. waving to crowd

Mayor Walsh announces 2020 day of celebration in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The City of Boston and Boston University continue the tradition of paying tribute to the life, legacy, and influence of Dr. King.

Nov 8

Mayor's 2019 Enchanted Trolley Tour

Boston’s Enchanted Trolley Tour continues the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees throughout Boston.

Jul 2

BU's dean of students named orator for 2019 Independence Day celebration

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced Boston University's Associate Provost and Dean of Students, Kenneth Elmore, will be this year's orator for Boston's Independence Day Celebration, which will take...

Mar 6

2019 North End Italian feasts and festivals

Every summer, Boston's North End is home to more than a dozen Italian feasts, festivals, and processions.

Mar 6

2019 parades in the City of Boston

The City will host more than 30 parades and processions in 2019. Save the dates!

Oct 2

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Boston Tourism partners to re-enact 1768 landing of British Redcoats in Boston

On October 6 - 7, check out Boston Occupied: The Redcoats are Coming... Again, a special historical re-enactment of the arrival of British regular troops to Boston in 1768.

Jul 19

North End's Italian feasts and processions for 2018

Every summer, Boston's North End is home to over a dozen Italian feasts, festivals, and processions.

May 24

Six things to do in Boston for Memorial Day Weekend 2018

Make the most of your Memorial Day Weekend by checking out these free, family-friendly things to do around the City.

Apr 23

Boston ranked the best summer vacation spot in the country

According to new travel rankings from U.S. News and World Report, the City of Boston is the best place to visit this summer.

Jan 12

2018 day of celebration to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The City of Boston continues the tradition of paying tribute to the life, legacy, and influence of Dr. King.

Nov 3

Mayor's 2017 Enchanted Trolley Tour

Boston’s Enchanted Trolley Tour continues the festive tradition of lighting holiday trees throughout Boston.

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