Boston is a vibrant city with numerous events round the year. The events in Boston are eye catching and inspiring. Almost every season brings one or more entertaining events for the tourists. The events of Boston unify the people through their cultural traditions. The travelers usually plan their vacations during such times that they can experience the world famous Boston festivals and celebrations.
Most of the annual events in Boston relate the theme to the specialty of the season. New England Boat Show is held in February, where several kinds of water vehicles or related items like anchors, fishing equipment, canoes, kayaks, marine art, foul weather gear, inflatables, sails, trailers, water-skis gather to be displayed. Many games are also conducted. Some other popular Boston events include St Patricks Day Parade on March 18, Patriot's Day on April 16, Boston Pride Parade on June 9 and many more.
The Boston Marathon is a popular event held on April 16 with almost 26 miles of run way, 20,000 runners
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and 450,000 viewers. It is the oldest annually contested race in America. May Fair in Harvard Square on May 6 bring hordes of artisans, vendors, street performers, restaurateurs and entrepreneurs together with their specialties to the enthusiastic crowd. On the 10th of June, Dragon Boat Festival and Harborfest from June 28 to July 4 entertain everyone present in Boston. The month of August attracts people from all over the world to Boston for the Maine Lobster Festival, Fisherman's Feast in the North End and August Moon Festival in Chinatown. One of the other famous Boston events is First Night Boston, which is held on 31st December during the New Years Eve.
Boston is best known for its musical culture and cuisine. Boston Vegetarian Food Festival and Chowderfest events justify both the musical and culinary skills of the Bostonians. At the end of the year events like Topsfield Festival, Festival of the Dead in Salem and Harvard Square Holiday Craft Fair delights the visitors with variety of shows, great collection of goods for sale and entertainment options.
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