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Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States at Sail Boston® 2026, an international maritime event that brings tall ships and naval vessels from around the world to Boston Harbor, featuring ship tours, educational activities, and cultural exchange. The Grand Parade of Sail on Saturday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. highlights the…
Eunice Kennedy Shriver, sister of President John F. Kennedy, was a leader in the field of intellectual disability and founder of the Special Olympics. Born on July 10, 1921 at the Kennedy family home on Abbotsford Road in Brookline, MA , Eunice was the fifth child and third daughter of Rose and Joseph Kennedy’s nine children. …
Caption: Limerick and Clare Meet July 5 in Munster in Hurling Semi-Final. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile, Photo Courtesy of GAA The Grove at the Lawn on D in South Boston Seaport has announced a series of viewing parties for the Irish Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) championship games this summer. The Grove will be streaming GAA semi-final…
(June 18, 2026) – Ireland’s An Post (Post Office) has unveiled a special new stamp to mark 75 years of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, an organization that promotes traditional Irish culture throughout Ireland and around the world, especially music and dance. Created by DesignWorks Ireland, the stamp was designed and illustrated in-house by Louise Nichols and Aoife…
By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom Rockport Celtic Festival Artistic Director Maeve Gilchrist (pictured below) has done it again. Each year the Scottish harpist gathers together an all-star cast of musicians, dancers and singers to convey the incredible musical journey of the Celtic nations. From Ireland, Scotland, British Isles, Galicia and Brittany to Quebec, the Maritime…
(June 10, 2026) — Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council in partnership with the LatinX Center of Lowell announced today that it has officially received approval from FIFA to host a series of World Cup watch parties in Lowell. The Lowell FanFest Soccer Watch Parties will bring the excitement of the 2026 World Cup to Massachusetts’ Revolutionary Valley from June 13…
By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom The craic at the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton never get old, and that’s just one of many reasons to visit this beautiful facility just outside of Boston. There’s nothing as enjoyable as having a good time in a relaxed atmosphere while gathering with old friends and meeting new ones,…
By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom The magic of the highlands sparkles in Western Massachusetts this summer as the 31st Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival returns in splendor to Florence in Northampton on Saturday, July 18. Billed as the only festival of its kind in Massachusetts and the second largest in New England, this rain-or-shine celebration in…
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) announced today the launch of Boston Fan Zone at the Lawn on D, a family-friendly space for guests to watch select FIFA World Cup 2026TM matches. Alongside other enhancements to the Lawn, like the recently announced The Grove at the Lawn on D, the MCCA is pleased to offer free public programming for one of the biggest global events of…
By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom Three immensely popular Celtic bands are returning to New England this summer, thanks to the tireless efforts of Spectacle Live, a concert promotion and venue management group led by Lowell native Pete Lally. First up is Gaelic Storm, pictured, performing at Cary Memorial Hall in Lexington on June 14. The…
By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom Boston is awash in a frenzy of fun, fandom and fever pitch this summer as visitors descend upon the area for three special occasions: World Cup Soccer, America 250 celebrations and the return of the Tall Ships. These events showcase all that Greater Boston has to offer. In addition to…
Massachusetts comes alive each summer with outdoor festivals and festivities. We’ve compiled these top festivals throughout the Bay State – including these four with a distinctly rish/Celtic flavor. Enjoy! July 18GLASGOW LANDS SCOTTISH FESTIVALLook Park, Florence, Northampton The 31st Annual Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival on July 18 attracts local residents and visitors from everywhere! Nestled…
By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom 2026 FIFA World Cup Soccer has arrived, and it’s now time for ‘The Beautiful Game’ to commence, along with all the pageantry and excitement that comes with the world’s largest sporting spectacle! Hundreds of thousands of football fans are journeying to New England from around the world to watch the…
By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom The Celtic spirit is alive and well in New England, fortified over centuries by generations of immigrants arriving from Ireland, Scotland and Canada, and replenished today by a constant flow of authentic, high level Celtic culture embedded in the region. That fine tradition continues in 2026, as scores of musicians,…
Boston is abuzz in 2026 as the city and region prepares for one of its busiest tourist seasons in memory! Three major events are on the horizon: FIFA World Cup Soccer matches in June and July, the 250th events celebrating American Independence on July 4th, and Sail Boston’s Tall Ships promenade on July 11-16. Other…
“Take the T” will be the common refrain throughout greater Boston this summer as thousands of fans stream into town to cheer on their teams at the FIFA World Cup soccer matches at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. The T of course is the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA), the regional transit system that provides subway,…
Every March on St. Patrick’s Day, Irish pride shines bright in Central Massachusetts, a beautiful region of New England where 17.5% of residents claim Irish ancestry. The Irish are just one of “the many unique cultures of our dynamic region,” says Monique Joseph, president of Discover Central Massachusetts, a dynamic visitors bureau representing 35 cities…
Thanks to the region’s high concentration of residents boasting Irish roots going back generations, Irish culture sparkles all year round in New England. Add in the vibrant Scottish and Canadian Maritime communities, and you can experience a rich offering of Celtic traditions and sensibilities anywhere you go. That Irish presence reaches a joyous crescendo each…
The Boston Irish have been celebrating St. Patrick’s Day for decades, generations and even for centuries! These four annual events illuminate the durability, cohesion, dedication and good deeds of the Boston Irish community in March and throughout the year. On March 4, the Irish Cultural Centre of Greater Boston holds its 6th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration….
The 21 cities and towns that comprise the Revolutionary Valley north of Boston are filled with natural beauty, tasty cuisine, vibrant culture and a proud history and multi-ethnic heritage. In 2026, the City of Lowell celebrates the 200th anniversary of its founding and ethnic traditions, which began when Irish immigrants came here in the 1820s…
Celebrate Celtic music, song, and dance on Sunday, March 15 with Groton Hill’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in the magnificent 1000-seat Concert Hall at Groton Hill Music Center, located in beautiful Groton, Massachusetts, just an hour northwest of Boston. A tour-de-force collaboration of some of the finest artists on the scene today, this all-ages…
Two historic theaters – Chevalier Theatre in Medford and The Wilbur Theatre in Downtown Boston – are exquisite settings for experiencing live performances throughout the year. Both theatres are operated by veteran promoter Bill Blumenreich who books an innovative line-up of small and large-scale music and dance, stand-up comedy and theater productions year-round. This St. Patrick’s…
The accolades keep coming for Russell Gusetti, and rightly so. As founder and executive director of the Blackstone River Theatre in Cumberland, RI, he is celebrating the 25th anniversary of what many consider to be one of New England’s most beloved acoustic music venues. It was Russell who salvaged an abandoned building ready for demolition and painstakingly…
Irish pride, lots of fun and good cheer come together at the 15th Annual Irish Festival at Patriot Place, taking place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026! The daylong celebration features live performances by Irish musicians and step dancers, as well as a full slate of Irish-themed activities for the…
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