Rabbit, rabbit. – Plus, it’s Fourth of July Week!
DCR Morrissey Blvd Traffic Advisory
Beginning on Sunday, June 30, 2024, and continuing through Wednesday, July 3, 2024, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will close lanes along Morrissey Boulevard (both directions) from Freeport Street to Mt Vernon Street in the City of Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. to accommodate lane striping work. Traffic patterns will be clearly marked, and a police detail will be on site.
Boston Harborfest
Boston Harborfest, one of the country’s largest Fourth of July festivals, returns to Boston Harbor and Downtown Boston for its 42nd edition July 1-4. The long-running festival, celebrating Boston’s revolutionary history and its everyday vibrancy, will feature dozens of events and activities, including live entertainment, historical re-enactments, integration with U.S. Navy Week, fireworks, and more. The latest event schedule is now available at www.bostonharborfest.com.
Turn it around
USS Constitution is scheduled to go underway from Charlestown Navy Yard on July 4th at 10:00 a.m in honor of Independence Day! USS Constitution’s cruise will be viewable from the Boston Harborwalk, Castle Island, and Charlestown Navy Yard. There will fire a 21-gun salute viewable from Fort Independence on Castle Island at approximately 11:30 a.m. While you’re out at Castle Island, you might as well get some lunch or ice cream at Sullivan’s! The turnaround will commemorate the 248th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. ‘
Free Swimming Lessons with the Navy
As part of Boston’s Navy Week 2024, the Office of Veterans’ Services is partnering with Boston Centers of Youth and Families and the United States Navy, offering a free swim class at the BCYF Mason Pool from 10am-12pm. You can learn more here.
BPD Public Safety Reminders
The Boston Police Department wants all adults and children in the City to have an enjoyable summer! Here are a few reminders to make the rest of the summer safe and more enjoyable for all! Check them out here!
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.