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Boston Globe
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Photos: How to savor every second of summer
'No Kings' protesters and the Boston Pride Parade brought joyous smiles to participants. Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff Boston Harborfest fireworks over the Seaport. Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff Reds first baseman Spencer Steer watched his home run fly over the Green Monster in Fenway Park. Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff Few hustled more than Layana Marie Rivera, 7, who has just completed the first grade. When those bells went ding, ding, ding, she made the first turn out the door, clutching her artwork, looking as if she just received the checkered flag. Her journey is just beginning but it is already filled with joy. The lesson here is to savor every second of summer. Somehow it defies any logic of time. It goes by quicker than an Aroldis Chapman fastball and feels shorter than a flash from a firefly. Stop and smell the roses, they are in perfect bloom right now on Nantucket. Advertisement Seek out the coolness of fog and let it cloak you from the 'Age of Meanness' that is enveloping the world. With Boston Light on Little Brewster Island as a backdrop, a sailboat headed toward Boston. Stan Grossfeld/ Globe Staff Roses bloomed in the Sconset section of Nantucket. Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff Marchers in the Boston Pride Parade. Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff Smile. Forget the negatives. Stop whining. Yes, traffic sucks, even after the college kids have left town. The Expressway is a misnomer and that one digit salute that the fellow motorist just flashed is not a 'We're number one sign.' Championship sports parades will not come in droves this year, but the 'No Kings' parade held last month showed as much passion as any of them. There's a reason that this is the Cradle of Liberty. There is hope. Advertisement Look for happiness and you will find it. It's in the salty breezes wafting off the ocean. The fiery sunsets with even more brilliant afterglows. No season offers less darkness, the opportunity to wear barely any clothes, drink ice cold beer, go barefoot, and have fun. People 'ooh and ahh' watching fireworks paint the sky, but sparks of beauty are everywhere. Enjoy them. Layana Marie Rivera, 7, who just finished first grade, left the Squantum School on the final day of the school year. Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff Madequecham Beach on Nantucket. Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff Evening at Brant Point on Nantucket. Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff @font-face { font-family: BentonSansCond-Regular; src: url(" format('woff2'), url(" format('woff'); } @font-face { font-family: BentonSansCond-Bold; src: url(" format('woff2'), url(" format('woff'); } .dipupnext_hed { font-family: "MillerHeadline-Bold", "Times New Roman", Times, Georgia, serif; letter-spacing: .75px; text-align: center; font-size: 1.25em; line-height: 1; margin-top: 3px; color: #000; width: 100%; font-weight: 600; } .dipupnext_cap_cred { font-family: "BentonSansCond-Regular", "Times New Roman", Times, Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: .5px; text-align: left; margin: 3px 0px 5px 0px; font-weight: 200; color: #000; text-decoration: none; text-align: center; } .dipupnext_photo { max-width: 100%; height: auto; padding-top: 15px; opacity: 1; } .dipupnext__form:hover { opacity: .5; text-decoration: underline .5px; } .dipupnext__form{ opacity: 1; } .picupnext__container { width: 100%; position: relative; margin: 0 auto; } .dipupnext__content { width: 100%; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 3fr; } .cdipupnextcontainer { display: block; width:100%; height: auto; margin:0 auto; -moz-box-sizing: border-box; overflow: hidden; } .upnext { font-family: "BentonSansCond-Bold", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; text-align: center; font-size: 1em; line-height: 1.15; margin-top: .5rem; letter-spacing: 0px; color: #000; padding: 8px 8px 4px 8px; margin-top: 5px; letter-spacing: .5px; } .upnext:before, .upnext:after { background-color: #000; content: ""; display: inline-block; height: 1px; position: relative; vertical-align: 4px; width: 32%; } .upnext:before { right: 0.3em; margin-left: -50%; } .upnext:after { left: 0.3em; margin-right: -50%; } .theme-dark .upnext:before { background-color: #fff; } .theme-dark .upnext:after { background-color: #fff; } .theme-dark .upnext { color: #fff; } .theme-dark .dipupnext_cap_cred { color: #fff; } .theme-dark .dipupnext_hed { color: #fff; } @media screen and (min-width: 800px){ .dipupnext__content { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; grid-column-gap: 40px; } } UP NEXT Stan Grossfeld can be reached at
Boston Globe
02-07-2025
- Boston Globe
Ahead of annual Fourth of July fireworks show, officials say ‘be vigilant — but not fearful'
Advertisement Massachusetts State Police Colonel Geoffrey Noble said state police will deploy a 'comprehensive, multi-layered security plan.' Specialized units and canines will be around the site, while the marine unit and air wing will patrol from the water and the air. Like in Ted Docks, of FBI Boston, said his office is not tracking specific threats in response to recent 'However, we must remain vigilant and mindful of the significance of this holiday,' he said. 'Boston will continue to be a symbolic target due to our many patriotic and historical landmarks.' Advertisement Docks added that the FBI Boston Joint Terrorism Task Force will actively scrub available intelligence, and integrate itself with state and local law enforcement partners around the Esplanade. 'Everyone here has tried to strike the right balance between an appropriate security posture and the ability for everyone to have a fun day,' Docks said. Officials encouraged visitors to report any suspicious activity. When people speak up, it decreases the chance of mass acts of violence, Docks said. 'We want you to be vigilant — but not fearful,' he said. Officials are also urging people to take advantage of public transit. Transit Police Chief Kenneth Green said alcohol consumption while on the MBTA 'will not be tolerated.' Kwon said to 'leave the fireworks to the professionals,' given that Massachusetts law prohibits the possession, use, and sale of fireworks without a permit and certification. Officials encouraged visitors to stay hydrated, wear sunscreen, and keep track of personal belongings. 'Really try to tank up. Pregame a bit with water,' said James Hooley, the Chief of Boston Emergency Medial Services. Advertisement Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular The live concert — featuring the famous Boston Pops orchestra — will be at the Hatch Shell and start Friday at 7 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:40 p.m. The free event is based on a first-come, first-served basis. The event will be broadcast live on WHDH-TV (Channel 7) from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., and broadcast nationally on The CW Networks at 9 p.m. Boston Harborfest The three-day event features an opening ceremony in Downtown Crossing, historical reenactments, and live musical performances. On Wednesday at 9:15 p.m., fireworks will be launched at Boston's Long Wharf, with viewing points along the Inner harbor. Independence Day Parade On Friday at 9 a.m., a parade will kick off from City Hall Plaza and proceed along Tremont Street with a brief stop at the Granary Burying Ground to honor historic figures. The event is free and open to the public. Jessica Ma can be reached at
Boston Globe
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Fun things to do Fourth of July weekend in and around Boston
BOSTON HARBORFEST United States Navy Band Northeast played as part of Boston Harborfest last July. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff I'll start with the largest animal in the room: Boston's epic, jam-packed days-long, decades-old Independence Day Weekend tradition. The 43rd Boston Harborfest runs July 2-4, and a full list of what's happening could fill a phonebook. (Google it, kids. It had a lot of pages.) Full schedule at Advertisement Historical tours: They're not just for tourists. If you've never taken one, this year — with the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War, and Boston history a main subject of Relax in a beer garden on Summer Street Plaza from 2-7:30 p.m. July 3. Live music throughout the day. Boston's Fourth of July Procession steps off July 4 at 9 a.m. from Boston City Hall, stops to lay wreaths at Granary Burial Ground, and concludes with a reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Old State House. BOSTON POPS FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR Get Love Letters: The Newsletter A weekly dispatch with all the best relationship content and commentary – plus exclusive content for fans of Love Letters, Dinner With Cupid, weddings, therapy talk, and more. Enter Email Sign Up LeAnn Rimes headlines the 2025 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. Courtesy It's a whole thing, as the kids say. The Details: . Andrea Dacosta danced with her son Jeremias, 4, during the 2024 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular at the Hatch Memorial Shell on July 4, 2024. Erin Clark/Globe Staff MORE OOHS AND AAHS Outside Boston, find dozens of fireworks displays from A-Z. Well, A-W — Andover to Worcester. The state has compiled a list of displays through Sept. 20. Some 60 towns and cities are blasting off from July 3-5. Find more in North Andover July 6, Groton on July 7, and many more July 11 and 12. Full list at Advertisement SOUTHIE SLINGS AND SWINGS The new outdoor venue Park City is open in Southie. Sinna Studios This is not a drill, people: an Go for the cornhole, 'Southie Slings,' (rum, coconut water, pineapple, lime), and cocktails that look like adult Capri Suns. Stay for the hand-cut tallow fries, live music, Maine lobster rolls, fish tacos, and Dot Ave hot dogs. Canines can order off the 'Bark City' menu. I'll be the one balancing my 'Adult Lunchable' — local charcuterie, artisan cheese, grissini breadsticks, seasonal fruit, jam, honey — 411 Dorchester Ave. 50 FOURTHS OF FRIGHT The Larsen family has fun interacting with Bruce, a replica of the shark featured in the film "Jaws" during the Jaws 50th anniversary festival held at the Martha's Vineyard Museum on June 22. This replica was originally created for the 2005 Jaws Fest. Heather Diehl for The Boston Globe ' … Ahem. Sorry, just me hiding under the bed here. Yup, as you Advertisement If you dare, hop a ferry to Martha's Vineyard — the real Amity Island — to see Martha's Vineyard Museum's ' A dult $21; ages 7-17 $7, 6 and under free. 151 Lagoon Pond Road, Vineyard Haven. DRIVE-IN SEASON The Mendon Twin Drive-in will screen two new thrillers July 3 and 4. Mendon Twin Drive-in Facebook You have all winter to watch movies on your laptop. Summer means Milk Duds at the drive-in. Grab your crew — up to six per carload — for old-school vibes and blockbuster fun at $37 per car, rain or shine. Box office opens 7 p.m. 35 Milford St., Mendon. If you're planning to drive to the Cape — and my thoughts and prayers go out to you for the traffic — catch 'Jaws' and ' $15. Kids 4-11 $10. 3-and-under free. 51 State Highway, Wellfleet. WE'RE SCREAMING... Ice cream treats at the Crescent Ridge Dairy Bar in Sharon. Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff No, not because of the sharks, dinosaurs, and Cape traffic. We scream for ice cream, baby. July is National Ice Cream Month — as if we needed an extra reason to order a cone of peanut butter fudge — and the Fourth of July calls for true indulgence. Some ideas: Advertisement At 407 Bay Road. At Cambridge's 1702 Massachusetts Ave., 899 Main St. and 159 First St., Cambridge. You've seen 'em all over 119 Seaport Blvd., Boston. GO FOURTH AND EXPLORE Ptolemy, one of the pygmy hippos at Boston's Franklin Park Zoo. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff Soak up art with a summer breeze at the ICA. It's free admission from 5-9 p.m. on July 3, closed for the Fourth proper, free on Saturday for Bank of America cardholders. Pro Tip: The first two Sundays of each month — July 6 and 13 this month — are KEEP CALM AND FOLK ON Matt and Shannon Heaton are among the performers at Passim's Summer Boston Celtic Music Festival on July 6. handout Cap the long weekend with live music. Passim hosts their $28. 47 Palmer St., Cambridge. Lauren Daley can be reached at
Forbes
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Best Spots For VIP Views Of Boston's 2025 Independence Day Fireworks
As the rest of the country gears up for celebrating USA 250 next year, we in New England have been marking that milestone for a few years now. Starting two years ago with the anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, we have also hosted reinactments of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, and this weekend in my hometown of Newburyport, we are hosting a Road to the Revolution parade this weekend. So you know Independence Day celebrations have also taken on an additional sparkle this year in the roll up to official independence. Celebrate our nation's independence in the place where it all began. getty So of course it's not just a day – it's practically a week of festivities. Boston Harborfest kicks off on July 2 with activities and fireworks. And this part of the party is capped on July 4 with the traditional Boston Pops concert on the Esplanade. Here are a few choice locations for catching fireworks over the Independence holiday. Enjoy a seafood platter paired with Don Julio 1942 at Yotel on July 2. Yotel This Seaport District spot offer sweeping rooftop views of Boston's downtown and waterfront, making it the perfect spot to watch the Harborfest fireworks while feasting on the Deck 12 SmashBurger, Fish & Chips, or New England Lobster Roll; and the Ultimate Seafood Tower — an impressive spread of local oysters, chilled crab, jumbo shrimp, and tuna poke paired with a 260mL pour of Don Julio 1942, perfect for parties of three or more. Want to be in the thick of things? It's about a 15-minute walk to Christopher Columbus Park where you can hear a rousing concert by the U.S. Navy Band Northeast before the fireworks, or a few short blocks to Fan Pier Park for one of the best harbor views around. On July 2, the Harborfest fireworks will be launched from a barge at Boston's Long Wharf, just a couple block north of this property, which is directly on Boston Harbor. Book a water view room for the night, make a reservation on the Harborwalk Terrace or on the Sea Grille patio to catch the fireworks while listening to Soul Monstahs performing on a barge during the property's Summer in the City series. With one of the biggest waterfront patios in the city, Kristin Canty's farm-to-table spot offers a front row seat to the Harborfest fireworks show. Reservations are suggested, but not required for July 2. Esplanade, July 4th See the boats on the Charles and the Esplanade fireworks from the Liberty Hotel. The Liberty Hotel Stay and Play: Liberty Hotel Skip the hours-long traffic jams and book a room for the night at this hotel on the edge of the Charles River. Dive into the fray – it's just steps from The Esplanade's Hatch Memorial Shell across the footbridge— or stake out any number of spaces on property – you can see the sky display from the hotel's outdoor courtyard, The Yard, restaurant Alibi's patio, or the fourth-floor balcony catwalk, as well as the posh Charles River Suites. For a truly VIP experience, purchase a ticket to the property's July 4th 'Sail-abration.' Exclusively for hotel guests, the $394.20 ticket per person includes unobstructed waterfront views of the Boston Pops fireworks, Ben & Jerry's ice cream, unlimited Polar Beverages (water & seltzer), a live DJ, face painting, and a photobooth. To book that, contact the concierge team at concierage@ Stars, Stripes and Skylines: The Revere Hotel From 6 to 9 p.m., this hotel's rooftop will host a high-energy celebration for its Stars, Stripes & Skylines party. Skyline views will offer a variety of vantage points for seeing sparks fly, a live DJ will be spinning patriotic and summer hits and there will be photo ops with Uncle Sam, along with rooftop TVs streaming the show from the Esplanade. Guests will also enjoy BBQ bites, pop-up spirit tastings, and beat-the-heat party favors.— Tickets are $39.19 per person and can be purchased HERE. Or spend the night – the Stars, Stripes & City Lights room package, available for stays from July 3 through July 6, with a minimum two-night stay, guests will receive 15% off the Best Available Rate, a waived guest amenity fee, two tickets to the hotel's signature rooftop party, and a festive welcome amenity with summer essentials. For more information or to book, please visit HERE. Enjoy cocktails and possibly dozens of fireworks displays at View Boston. View Boston Bird's Eye Spectacle: View Boston From this restaurant and observation deck at the top of the Prudential building, you will not only see the fireworks over the Esplanade, you'll also see dozens of displays sprawling out in all directions. On a clear night, you can see for 33 miles, which means you might glimpse displays from Beverly to Bellingham. General Admission is $49.99, and includes access to the observation deck.
Boston Globe
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Five things to do around Boston, June 30-July 13
July 1 No Strings Attached Become a puppet master at the Boston Public Library's Puppet-Making Workshop. From 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at BPL's Egleston Square branch, professional puppeteer and performer Nicola McEldowney will guide you in creating your own finger puppets. The workshop is recommended for children ages 4 -7 and their families. All materials will be provided. Free. Advertisement July 2-July 4 Harbor of Revolution Commemorate the American Revolution — and the state where it began — at the annual Boston Harborfest celebration. At venues across the city, listen to a kick-off speech by Mayor Michelle Wu, hear the Declaration of Independence read from the balcony of the Old State House (just how Bostonians first heard it in 1776), watch fireworks over the harbor, enjoy patriotic music from the Boston Pops Orchestra, and more. Prices vary, but most Harborfest events are free. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up July 11 Royal Refrain Discover history-making women alongside one of America's most talented vocalists at African Queens with Karen Slack. Slack, a Grammy Award-winning soprano, will perform newly commissioned music that honors seven African queens, interspersed with spoken word and displays of African artwork. At 7:30 p.m. at the Shalin Liu Performance Center, witness these queens' lives and legacies. Find tickets, starting at $38, at Advertisement July 11-July 12 Flavor Island Taste the city's finest Jamaican flavors at Boston JerkFest. This food and culture festival will take over Harvard's Athletic Complex from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. Friday, sip from more than 50 spirits, cocktails, and other specialty brew samples. On Saturday, try jerk dishes (for purchase) from dozens of local vendors, enjoy steel drum music and dancing, and make your own Caribbean-inspired crafts. Ticket prices vary, starting at $44 for a Friday concert only. This edition of Your Week Ahead covers two weeks. Look for the next edition of Globe Magazine on July 13. Share your event news. Send information on Boston-area happenings at least three weeks in advance to week@ Adelaide Parker can be reached at
