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@BostonAttitude July 4th Weekend, Things to do!!

HAPPY JULY 4TH!!

It's America's Birthday and we are going to celebrate!! Here is the @BostonAttitude list of what to do around Boston this weekend. Have a Safe and Happy July 4th!! Let's Pray for god weather!!


Thursday, July 3rd

Free Boston Duck Boat Rides this weekend July 3  - 5 with Yoplait Greek Yogurt. 

(h/t @BostonDotCom)


The 3rd Annual Samuel Adams Independent Bash at Ned Devine's  #RedWhiteandBrew

What better way to celebrate America's Birthday then with a Samuel Adams Tap Take over and Live Music in Boston's Faneuil Hall. 

Enter to win prizes, Sample some great beers!! Use the Hashtag #RedWhiteandBrew

Live Music by The Beat Drops

On Thursday starting at 9:00pm

This is a free event and  21+ Only (first come, first admitted)


Maille Mustard Mobile (MMM)     

On July 3, the MMM will roll into Cambridge for free tastings from 2 pm - 8 pm (corner of Massachusetts Ave and Holyoke, Harvard Square). Visitors will have the opportunity to compose their own palette of Dijon flavors, compare tastes, and choose their favorite(s). 

From 6pm on,  stop by to enjoy complimentary mustard-inspired gourmet bites prepared by award-winning Chef Raymond Ost of Sandrine’s Bistro, while supplies last.

Maille Mustard Mobile (MMM)  

Boston HarborFest July 2 -6 

The 33rd annual Boston Harborfest will have everything from Walking Tours to Revolutionary-era historical reenactments. 

Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships 

Go sailing aboard a Tall Ship in Boston Harbor!! Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships has an exciting schedule during Boston Harborfest. 

Price:     Adults: ($35 - 40)
           Children: ($19 - $24)

Dinner & Fireworks 

ArtBar 40 Edwin Land Boulevard, Cambridge

Get your before fireworks eats on at this great East Cambridge Hot Spot, Then take a short walk down the Charles River to many great spots to catch the fireworks  

Dante 40 Edwin Land Boulevard, Cambridge

Dante is hosting a Italian American Five Course Beer Dinner, the dinner will feature pairings from Mayflower Brewing Company for each course  

 

Friday, July 4th 


Photo from @BostonDotCom

 

 Boston July 4th Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular  ***NOW ON JULY 3rd

See the Boston.Com update here

Nothing says July 4th more than waving an American Flag to the sounds of the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra under the direction of Keith Lockhart, playing the now classic Independence Day rendition of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture with real Cannons and Live Church Bell on the banks of the Charles River. Then capped off with the American Flag Drop and one of the County's best Firework displays.

If you can't make it to this event, tune to Boston 4 Productions (B4) and CBS Boston's WBZ-TV for live coverage

For all information on this event go to www.july4th.org 

Use hashtag #BostonJuly4th on all your Social Media 

Time Line for Friday, July 4th Concert and Fireworks

  • 12:00p   Recorded music begins in Boston
  • 4:30p     Recorded music begins in Cambridge
  • 7:00p     WBZ News Radio AM 1030 broadcast begins
  • 8:00p     Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular broadcast begins on WBZ-TV Boston and WCRB 99.5 FM broadcast begins   
  • 8:30p     Concert begins
  • 10:30p   Fireworks begin
  • 11:00p    Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular ends

Safety, Parking, Traffic and Event info:

City of Boston Traffic Advisory for July 4, 2014 Twitter: @NotifyBoston 

Massachusetts State Police Update on Security Measures for the July 3 & 4 events on the Esplanade. Including: Prohibited Items, Road Closures, Boating Guidelines and Access Points.

The Massachusetts State Police again have established a dedicated Text-A-Tip line for 

this year’s July 3 and 4 celebration on the Esplanade in Boston. Twitter: @MassStatePolice 

The MBTA is Free after 9:30pm on July 4th, Here is all the complete MBTA service schedule for July 4th 


Red, White & Ewe Cookout at the Liberty Hotel 

Make your way to the Liberty Hotel for the annual July 4th Red, White and Ewe Lamb Cookout in Conjunction with the American Lamb Board and www.BostonChefs.com 

Where: Liberty Hotel,  215 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114

When: Friday, July 4th, 5-9pm 

3rd Annual Independence Day Pig Roast at the Terrace at Fairmont Battery Wharf.

Spend the day on the waterfront at the Fairmont Battery Wharf, See the anual voyage of the Constitution "Old Iron Sides" and sit back and celebrate Americas Birthday with a Pig Roast

Time: 12 - 10pm

July 4th at Top of the Hub 

Enjoy an elegant evening with a special menu and the view of Boston from Top of the Hub

This event is tickets only.

They are $250.00 per person. 

The Liberty Cruise July 4th  

Spending the evening on Boston Harbor aboard the Spirit of Boston with great skyline veiws of Boston and bountiful Buffet and DJ entertainment. 

Boarding: 7:30pm | Cruising: 8:00 - 11:00pm

Price: from $92.90 per person* 

 

Saturday, July 5th

"Join The Uncharted Revolution!" Scavenger Hunt (July 5th & 6th) by Boston Uncharted 

Win a Benjamin or Jackson at this fun scavenger hunt by Boston Uncharted, Happening Saturday and Sunday, July 5 - 6

Location: Boston Common 131 Tremont St.

Time: 10:00am -1:00pm


Summer Drink Special Alert

The Red Lotus Blossoms at Haru

Haru debuts a lychee-based $7.50 cocktail for summer

Haru • 55 Huntington Avenue • Boston, MA 02199

Huru at Huntington Avenue will be offering this summer drink special in the months of July, August and September for just $7.50.

Follow on Twitter at @HaruBoston

Check them out at www.harusushi.com

55 Huntington Avenue • Boston, MA 02199

INGREDIENTS:

2 oz. peach vodka

1 oz. cranberry juice

.5 oz. lychee syrup

3 lychees

1 lime wedge

lychee for garnish

Enjoy the weekend!!