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 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Cookout

Are you hosting a backyard cookout for the Fourth of July? The Daily Market can help you with the meat you’re grilling, including hot dogs, hamburgers, steak tips, and more!

Beer + wine for your July Fourth celebrations

American Provisions will make sure that your July Fourth celebration has the perfect selection of wine and beer. AP Dorchester also offers meat and cheese boards, as well as desserts!

Free Admission to JFK Library + Museum

Enjoy free admission to the JFK Library and Museum from July 3- 5.  You can learn more here.

Cisco Brewers Seaport

Cisco Brewers Seaport is celebrating Fourth of July Weekend from Thursday to Sunday with live music, food, drink specials, and more!

Boston Harborfest

Boston Harborfest, one of the country’s largest Fourth of July festivals, returns to Boston Harbor and Downtown Boston for its Boston 250 edition July 2-4. 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.

Cool Cocktails + Frozen Drinks

Cool off with some delicious summer cocktails and frozen drinks at Yellow Door! 

Splish Splash

Splash pads across the City are open and ready for splashing — a great way to stay cool this summer. Additionally, there are several public pools in Boston where you can take a swim.  Many are offering swim lessons and aquatic programs.  Visit boston.gov/splash for an interactive map of locations, accessibility information, and live spray play status – updated hourly.

Fourth of July Bash at Park City

This family-friendly event will take place in Park City on Saturday, July 4th, featuring classic backyard BBQ fare, a hot dog-eating contest, games, and more. 12pm-4pm.

Enjoy your eggs with a side of Donna Summer on Sunday

Blend – the wildly popular restaurant on Dot. Ave – features an even more popular Disco Brunch every other Sunday from 11am-3pm.  Enjoy your favorite disco music while you feast on brunch items like Cinna Rolls, Eggs Beni, Breakfast Burritos, Burgers, and more! The brunch cocktail menu includes hangover helpers like Espresso Martinis, Mimosas, Killer Bloody Marys, and Disco Juice made with coconut & spiced rum, cranberry, OJ, and pineapple juice, and grenadine served in a disco ball! Yes, please! Did we mention Espresso Martini Flights?  Oh, Blend has those, too, with award-winning Nitro caramel espresso, Strawberry espresso, Espresso Old Fashion, and Tiramisu espresso! Plus, the coffee is by Reign Drink Lab – so you know it’s good! So make your reservation today and wear your dancing shoes! Also Blend hosts Drag Brunches on the first and third Sundays of the month – unless otherwise noted!

Celebrate America’s 250th  at The Lawn on D

Celebrate America’s 250th at the Lawn on D! Kick back in an outdoor space with shaded cabanas and bars, made for guests of all ages. With live music, drinks, food, and lawn games, there’s something for everyone at the Lawn on D this 4th of July. Be sure to check out the 250th Menu at the Pavilion on D, serving select items at $2.50 from 12 PM – 3 PM. Get all the details here!

Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular

At 8pm on July 4th, the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will take place along the Esplanade, with a concert performance at the Hatch Shell. Hosted by Jane Lynch, the free outdoor event will feature musical performances by Lainey Wilson, Chance The Rapper, and Trombone Shorty, followed by a revolutionary-themed drone show and a massive fireworks display. Read this first! 

SPORTS!!:

Red Sox vs. Angels – Friday, July 3rd at 9:38pm, Saturday, July 4th at 9:38pm and Sunday, July 5th at 9:30pm.

World Cup Matches – check out the schedule here.

If you’re watching the game this weekend, check out our list of 10 places to catch the action in Dot, or check out 12 of our favorites in South Boston!

Have a fun weekend! Thank you to our Caught in Dot readers and Neighborhood Partners for supporting our local journalism efforts!