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By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom Greater Boston is bustling in summer 2026, with World Cup Soccer, America 250 and Sail Boston coming to town. As always, the Mass Convention Center Authority (MCCA) will be in the center of the action. Visitors this summer will flock to MCCA’s popular Lawn on D, Boston’s most innovative and…
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 If you’re looking for a place steeped in American history, nothing beats Plymouth, Massachusetts, a beautiful coastal town hugging the Atlantic Ocean between Boston, Quincy and Cape Cod. With iconic landmarks such as the statue of Massasoit overlooking Plymouth Rock and the Mayflower II Ship, Plimoth Patuxet Museum and Pilgrim…
By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom As part of Ireland’s annual National Famine Commemoration taking place in Ireland and throughout the Irish Diaspora each May, the Boston Irish Tourism Association has compiled information on ten Irish Famine Memorials throughout New England. These memorials were erected between 1914 and 2019 and built by local Irish communities to commemorate the Irish Famine…
By Irish Boston Tourism Newsroom The 149th season of the Swan Boats in the Public Garden Lagoon opens on Saturday, April 18, Patriots Day weekend, and runs daily through September 7. The iconic boats were created by Irish immigrant couple, Robert Paget and his wife Julia (Coffey) Paget, who launched them in 1877 as a pleasant…
(April 14, 2026) — Flynn Cruiseport Boston opens its 2026 cruise season today, with a full schedule that includes 23 cruise brands and nine homeport vessels from April through November at the facility in South Boston’s Seaport District. Kicking off the 2026 season today is Norwegian Breakaway, the largest homeport ship in the cruiseport’s history…
Let’s face it, we need spring to arrive in New England sooner than later. We need greenery in our lives, no more snow, no more ice, no more tundra. Thankfully we’ll have our wish, now that our favorite rite of spring, St. Patrick’s Day season has arrived, a sure harbinger of warmer days ahead. In…
Discovering Quincy, Massachusetts is like opening up an exciting panorama of history, culture, cuisine and outdoor beauty that brings lasting memories and a desire to return again. Located seven miles south of downtown Boston, this picturesque city of 100,000 residents is encircled by 7,000 acres of the beautiful Blue Hills Reservation and by 27 miles…
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 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…
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…
The Boston Irish have always wanted a cultural home they could call their own, a place to gather with family and friends, where they could preserve their culture, strengthen their heritage and have a bit of fun in the process. In the 19th century, they gathered in community centers, parish halls or tenement kitchens, spread…
Winter in Boston just got cooler, thanks to Meet Boston’s inaugural Frostival – a dynamic lineup of winter events and activities from November through February 2026. Frostival is designed to transform and reimagine winter in Boston, taking the iconic seasonal experiences that the city is known for – holiday lights, ice skating, tree lightings, games…
It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas, to paraphrase the popular lyric, especially here in New England, where holiday shows inspire, comfort and bring joy to listeners, from big concert halls to small churches and cultural venues. It turns out New England has a distinctive connection to holiday music, since many iconic Christmas songs…
Since 2023, General Manager Phil Eng of the Massachusett Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)has been overseeing a major upgrade to greater Boston’s subway system and commuter rail and getting accolades from public officials and riders themselves. Recently, Phil was also named Interim Massachusetts Transportation Secretary, reminding us of Ben Franklin’s timeless adage, ‘If you want something…
From a bird’s-eye view, flying in or out of Boston Logan International Airport is a thrilling experience. Travelers are captivated by Boston’s stately skyline and distinctive neighborhoods stretching across the New England horizon. This maritime city is encircled by 34 harbor islands, offering glimpses of sailboats, ferries, and barges on the water, the historic Boston…
The City of Quincy was in the spotlight all through 2025, celebrating its 400th anniversary with style and verve. With a continuous array of curated events and concerts, history and heritage tours, festivals and parades, culinary fare and food truck fests, Quincy 400 organizers made sure that residents and visitors alike were welcomed, entertained and…
On October 29, the Revolutionary Valley officially opened its brand- new Visitor Center in downtown Lowell with a spirited ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event brought together local officials, community leaders, volunteers and Revolutionary Valley partners to mark the beginning of a bold new chapter in regional tourism. Designed to be a welcoming space for visitors and…
In 2012, Pete Lally founded Spectacle Live as a one-man company after working in various concert halls and cultural venues for 15 years. Since then, Spectacle has grown into a full-fledged concert promotion and venue management company with a wide reach across three states (MA, RI, NH), 11 concert venues and some 300 shows per…
As Blackstone River Theater in Cumberland, RI celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026, we talked with Russell Gusetti, executive director, about what makes the theater so distinctive as a musical venue, cultural center and community gathering space. How did the Theatre get started and what was your mindset in the early days? In July 1996,…
Since it opened in 1979, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum at Columbia Point in Dorchester has welcomed millions of visitors from around the world. They come here to be inspired by and to learn more about one of America’s most beloved presidents, Boston native John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th president of the…
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