This annual parade always takes place on Patriots Day, which falls on Monday, April 17 this year.

The Patriots Day Parade begins at 9 a.m. at City Hall Plaza and ends at about 10 a.m. at the Paul Revere Mall (also known as the Prado) in the North End. The parade concludes with a reenactment by the National Lancers of Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride on the Paul Revere Mall in front of Old North Church & Historic Site.

Mayor Martin J. Walsh, along with an estimated 500 marchers, will travel:

• from Cambridge Street to Tremont Street
• left onto Bromfield Street
• left onto Washington Street
• right onto State Street
• left onto Congress Street
• right onto Hanover Street, northeasterly on Hanover Street, and then
• finally, Paul Revere Mall.

As you make your plans, please note the traffic delays and street closures in the vicinity due to Patriots Day festivities and the Boston Marathon.

The Ancient Fishweir Project on Boston Common will be installed by students from Boston's Josiah Quincy School.
On June 5, school groups attending Making History Day will participate on-site in dance and music performances by the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers.
Event sponsored by the Friends of the Public Garden.

This tour offers spectacular views of historic and contemporary architecture along Boston Harbor, through the Charles River Locks, and the Charles River basin. The tour includes landmarks such as:

• the Customs House
• the Hancock tower
• the Old North Church, and
• cutting-edge contemporary design by today’s top architects.

These are simply the best waterfront views of Boston and Cambridge!

The tours start on May 28, and take place every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Tours depart from Cambridgeside Galleria Mall.

For more information, and to learn about fees, visit the Boston by Foot website.

Honor the men and women who served in our nation’s military at the USS Constitution Museum during Memorial Day Weekend.

This event is sponsored by the USS Constitution Museum.

A fun, family-friendly street festival celebrating the rich cultural traditions and contributions of Boston's Polish-American community. There will be Polish food and beer vendors, and, of course, polka music! This year marks the 100th anniversary of the re-establishment of the country of Poland. 

Event is FREE and open to all. 

The Neighborhood Coffee Hours give residents a unique opportunity to speak directly with Mayor Walsh about open space and other needs in their neighborhoods.

For more information and updates on possible weather cancelations, please contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-4505. There's also a full schedule of Mayor Walsh's 2017 Neighborhood Coffee Hours.

Join a rousing chorus of sea chanteys at the USS Constitution Museum. This event takes place on the third Sunday of May and every month.

This event is family friendly, and everyone is invited! Donations are also welcome.

This talk will reveal new insights into the dynamic and important immigrant voices and stories revealed through this archaeological dig. After the discussion, join Joe Bagley and Jim Pasto of the North End Historical Society for a reception and community conversation focused on what role immigrants have played in Boston’s history.

You must register for the second part of the evening. Sponsors of this event include:

• the Old North Foundation
• North End Historical Society, and
• Boston's City Archaeology Program.