--- title: Top 5 things to do in Boston on the 4th of July description: This year we've put together a look at the top 5 things to do when you're in Boston on the 4th of July. image: http://www.accentbanner.com/hubfs/Gallery/mugar1.jpg --- 1 min read # Top 5 things to do in Boston on the 4th of July [ Alan J. Duro ](https://www.accentbanner.com/blog/author/alan-j-duro) : Jul 1, 2015 8:30:00 AM [American flag](https://www.accentbanner.com/blog/topic/american-flag) ![Top 5 things to do in Boston on the 4th of July](http://www.accentbanner.com/hubfs/Gallery/mugar1.jpg)   Whether your 4th of July involves flying an American flag in your yard or going out on the town, there's no place to celebrate Independence Day like Boston. Here's a look at the top 5 things to do when you're in Boston on the 4th of July: ## Top 5 Things to do this 4th of July ##      ![mugar1](http://www.accentbanner.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gallery/mugar1.jpg?width=298&name=mugar1.jpg) 1. **Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular**: This is easily one of the two premier places to be for the 4th of July in Boston. Awesome music, fabulous guest musicians, amazing fireworks and a great crowd on the Esplanade down by the Charles River. Plan on getting there early for a good spot and pack a picnic - just leave the grill and cooler at home, because it's required that items be visible in a clear bag for safety. 2. **Boston Harborfest:** With over 220 events the first five days in July, there's no doubt that Harborfest has a little something for everyone. From walking tours and reenactments to marine outings and a chowderfest, Harborfest has an awesome lineup and will put you in place for the Pops Fireworks mentioned above. 3. **Reading of the Declaration of Independence:** If you're into Boston and Revolutionary War history, you've got to try to make this special reading that only happens once a year. Starting at 10 AM, this free event happens from the balcony at Historic Faneuil Hall just like it was read on July 18, 1776. 4. **SAILabration Fundraiser for the Junior and Universal Access Programs:** Get the sites and sounds of the Pops extravaganza without the crowd while helping this worthwhile cause. Open seating with tax deductible tickets for a great cookout with Ben & Jerry's ice cream, lots of fun for the kids and it supports sailing classes and open sailing for juniors and individuals with disabilities 5. **Day Sail on Adirondack III Schooner:** Take an amazing tour of Boston Harbor in this wooden 80' schooner. Upgraded with comfortable seating for guests, this is a harbor tour you'll never forget** **   At Accent Banner, we're proud to create all the 4th of July banners along the Charles River. If you need [lightpole banners](https://www.accentbanner.com/light-pole-banners), American flags or a [gonfalon for your organization](https://www.accentbanner.com/gonfalons), [please contact us](https://www.accentbanner.com/contact) - we're always happy to help our fellow patriots celebrate the4th of July and any other occasion you require something special.   [![Flag Etiquette](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/140523/1e4cbeea-3a75-4edf-8438-702ccc9d972e.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/140523/1e4cbeea-3a75-4edf-8438-702ccc9d972e) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Play Name That Flag! 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