1. Boston Harborfest
#1 Parade, Walk, Festival & Holiday Event
Drawing two million visitors for six days of events each summer, the Boston Harborfest includes the popular Chowderfest and Parade of Ships. Next: June 27-July 4, 2013
Drawing two million visitors for six days of events each summer, the Boston Harborfest includes the popular Chowderfest and Parade of Ships. Next: June 27-July 4, 2013
Photo: Courtesy of Boston Harborfest
2. Boston First Night Festival
#4 Parade, Walk, Festival & Holiday Event
Showcasing the work of 1,000 artists and featuring 200 live performances across the city, Boston First Night Festival takes place each New Year’s Eve. Next: December 31, 2012
Showcasing the work of 1,000 artists and featuring 200 live performances across the city, Boston First Night Festival takes place each New Year’s Eve. Next: December 31, 2012
Photo: Paul Marotta
3. Revere Beach Sandsculpting Festival
#6 Parade, Walk, Festival & Holiday Event
The largest of its kind on the East Coast, the Revere Beach Sandsculpting Festival brings 500,000 sand castle enthusiasts to Revere Beach each summer. Next: July 12-15, 2012
The largest of its kind on the East Coast, the Revere Beach Sandsculpting Festival brings 500,000 sand castle enthusiasts to Revere Beach each summer. Next: July 12-15, 2012
Photo: Jennifer Cimino
4. Cambridge River Festival
#7 Parade, Walk, Festival & Holiday Event
Typically attracting 200,000 people, the Cambridge River Festival was cancelled this year due to poor weather for the first time in its 33-year history. Next: June 1, 2013
Typically attracting 200,000 people, the Cambridge River Festival was cancelled this year due to poor weather for the first time in its 33-year history. Next: June 1, 2013
Photo: Adam Gooder
5. Cambridge Carnival International
#8 Parade, Walk, Festival & Holiday Event
The event is expected to bring out 150,000 revelers for its 20th annual celebration of Caribbean culture. Next: September 9, 2012
The event is expected to bring out 150,000 revelers for its 20th annual celebration of Caribbean culture. Next: September 9, 2012
Photo: Thomas F. Morris
6. Boston Greenfest
#10 Parade, Walk, Festival & Holiday Event (new to the list)
The event is expected to draw 100,000 attendees for its fifth annual multicultural environmental festival. Next: August 16-19, 2012
The event is expected to draw 100,000 attendees for its fifth annual multicultural environmental festival. Next: August 16-19, 2012
Photo: Lazarusworks Photography
7. Walk for Hunger
#11 Parade, Walk, Festival & Holiday Event
This year, the 44th annual Walk for Hunger raised $3.6 million from some 43,000 walkers. Next: May 5, 2013
This year, the 44th annual Walk for Hunger raised $3.6 million from some 43,000 walkers. Next: May 5, 2013
Photo: David Leifer
