Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular
The Boston Pops return to the Charles River Esplanade for their annual July 4th party. Neil Diamond will perform, Craig Ferguson will host. 9:00AM Oval opens 12:00PM Recorded music begins in Boston 4:30PM Recorded music begins in Cambridge 8:00PM Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular broadcast begins on WBZ-TV Boston 8:30PM Boston Pops concert begins with the National Anthem and flyover 8:30PM WBZ News Radio1030 and WCRB 99.

Independence Day Tour of the Freedom Trail (Boston Harborfest)
Get patriotic and join Boston By Foot for a 3 hour walking tour of the entire Freedom Trail, from the State House to the U.S.S. Constitution, offered every Independence Day. Join Boston By Foot for this special Independence Day celebration with the town that gave birth to independence.

Spirit of Boston July 4th Lunch and Dinner Cruise
This July 4th, splash aboard the vibrant Spirit of Boston for a totally entertaining extravaganza. Enjoy a narrated Harbor Tour, festive Lobster Clambake Buffet and DJ dance hits aboard our two-and-a-half-hour Lobster Lunch Cruise.

July 4 Fireworks Sail
Join us for an evening sail, drinks, fun, and fireworks on Boston harbor, Saturday, July 4 from 8:30pm to 11:00pm. Boarding begins at 8:15pm at the federal courthouse dock. Parking is available at several lots in the vicinity.

Harborfest: Chowderfest
Chowderfest attracts restaurants from all around metro-Boston to compete for the title of "Boston's Best Chowder." More than 2000 gallons of New England's signature dish will be ladled out in this Boston tradition. 2009 competitors include Yankee Lobster Fish Market, Ned Devine's Irish Pub, Algonquin Club, Boston Beer Works, Farmer Brown's, House of Blues, Parker's Restaurant, Omni Parker House Hotel.