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Patriot's Day (recreates the midnight ride of Paul Revere, when he and William Dawes warned everyone that the British army was on the march against the American rebels), Apr, from North End to Lexington
Boston Marathon, 3rd Mon Apr
Greater Boston Kite Festival, mid-May, Franklin Park
Boston Dairy Festival and Scooper Bowl (cows and other farm animals ceremonially brought back to graze on Boston Common, plus 'scoops' of ice creams available), first week of Jun
Boston Early Music Festival, Jun, throughout city
Boston Globe Jazz and Blues Festival, mid-late Jun, throughout city
Harborfest (waterfront concerts), late Jun-4 Jul
Boston Pops (concert and spectacular), 4 Jul, Hatch Memorial Hall
August Moon Festival (dragon parades, fireworks and street markets), Chinatown
Italian Fiestas (dancing, music, games and parades), last fortnight Aug, North End
Boston Film Festival, early Sep
Art Newbury Street (30 galleries special opening), first weekend in Sep, Newbury Street
Cambridge River Festival (street party with music, food and dancing), mid-Sep, Memorial Drive
Columbus Day Parade, 2nd Mon Oct, City Hall to North End
Head of the Charles Regatta (boat race), Oct, Harvard Square
Boston Tea Party Re-enactment (march from the Old South Meeting House to the Harbor), nearest Sun to 16th Dec



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