Plymouth

Festivals, Plymouth

Plymouth Waterfront Festival

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Each August, the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce hosts this free family event along the city’s beautiful waterfront. Activities include…

Each August, the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce hosts this free family event along the city’s beautiful waterfront. Activities include a beloved duck race, live entertainment, the popular classic car show and more than 200 arts & crafts vendors and local non-profits. It is a perfect way to enjoy one of American’s most historic cities….

Massasoit statue overlooking plymouth rock & plymouth harbor

See Plymouth in Full Bloom

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Situated along the Atlantic Ocean between Boston and Cape Cod, Plymouth is a treasure trove of history, culture, cuisine and…

Situated along the Atlantic Ocean between Boston and Cape Cod, Plymouth is a treasure trove of history, culture, cuisine and natural beauty.  Iconic landmarks such as Plymouth Rock, Mayflower II ship, Plimoth Patuxet Museums and Pilgrim Hall Museum immerse visitors in the 17th century story of the Wampanoag Native People who lived here for centuries…

Spring 2025 issue of Travel & Culture magazine

Boston Tourism Group releases Spring Issue of Travel & Culture Magazine

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The Boston Irish Tourism Association released its Annual Spring 2025 Travel & Culture magazine today, highlighting New England’s robust St. Patrick’s Day and spring…

The Boston Irish Tourism Association released its Annual Spring 2025 Travel & Culture magazine today, highlighting New England’s robust St. Patrick’s Day and spring season, plus travel ideas for visiting Ireland this year. The 48 page magazine is available for free at visitor centers and cultural venues in greater Boston and throughout New England, and is also available in digital form…

Eileen jamming on a blue violin (photo by Mel DiGiacomo)

Celtic Spirit: Eileen Ivers and Plymouth Orchestra

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What’s better than an evening with Eileen Ivers? An evening with the fiery fiddler, her red-hot band, and our masterful…

What’s better than an evening with Eileen Ivers? An evening with the fiery fiddler, her red-hot band, and our masterful orchestra! The Grammy-awarded, Emmy-nominated, 9-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion and former Riverdance star returns to Plymouth with a musical vengeance for a Celtic collaboration with the full Phil force! Better together? You bet! Celtic Spirit lights a match…

St. Patrick's Day 5K Plymouth

St. Patrick’s Day 5 K

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Runners will receive Long Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt (t-shirt guarantee deadline: must be registered by 3/9/2025), Finisher medal (NEW to 2025…

Runners will receive Long Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt (t-shirt guarantee deadline: must be registered by 3/9/2025), Finisher medal (NEW to 2025 – all registrants will receive a medal), 1 beer at the post-race party (Must be 21+ with a valid ID), Virtual Runners: Long Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt + medal (must be registered by 3/1/2025 at 11:59…

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Irish Comedy Tour

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The Irish Comedy Tour takes the party atmosphere of a Dublin pub and combines it with a boisterous, belly-laugh band…

The Irish Comedy Tour takes the party atmosphere of a Dublin pub and combines it with a boisterous, belly-laugh band of hooligans. The group’s comedians and musicians, whose ancestors hail from the Emerald Isle, include Detroit native Derek Richards; Ohio’s Michael Malone; Nova Scotia’s Damon Leibert; and from Inchicore, a suburb of Dublin, Ireland Derrick…

Plymouth Memorial Hall exterior

Plymouth Memorial Hall

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Located 40 miles south of Boston in historic coastal Plymouth, MA, the Memorial Hall is a perfect venue to enjoy…

Located 40 miles south of Boston in historic coastal Plymouth, MA, the Memorial Hall is a perfect venue to enjoy a concert or a variety of community related events.

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Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann

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For over 50 years Comhaltas has promoted Irish traditional music and dance throughout the world. The Boston chapter, formed in…

For over 50 years Comhaltas has promoted Irish traditional music and dance throughout the world. The Boston chapter, formed in 1976, is one of the most active chapters, hosting monthly music and dance sessions, concerts, music lessons and special events to promote Irish culture locally.

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South Shore Irish Heritage Trail

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The South Shore Irish Heritage Trail features nine scenic cities and towns south of Boston whose illustrious Irish and Irish…

The South Shore Irish Heritage Trail features nine scenic cities and towns south of Boston whose illustrious Irish and Irish American connections earned the region’s nickname, “The Irish Riviera.” Inspired by the Wild Atlantic Way trail in Ireland and the Boston Irish Heritage Trail, the South Shore Irish Heritage Trail takes you on a journey…

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Discover the South Shore Irish Heritage Trail

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An exciting new attraction celebrating local Irish history, heritage, and pride, while welcoming visitors to the area, has taken shape…

An exciting new attraction celebrating local Irish history, heritage, and pride, while welcoming visitors to the area, has taken shape just south of Boston. The South Shore Irish Heritage Trail, unveiled in June 2021, offers a novel new way to enjoy one of Massachusetts’ most beautiful scenic drives while also learning about its rich ethnic heritage….

Spectacle Live Fiddle Player

Spectacle Live Shows

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Formed in 2013 in Lowell, MA, Spectacle Live has become one of New England’s premier concert promoters in less than…

Formed in 2013 in Lowell, MA, Spectacle Live has become one of New England’s premier concert promoters in less than a decade. Founder Pete Lally’s original philosophy – to match the right artist with the right venue at the right date – has proven to be a winner, and today, the company offers creative solutions…

Myles Standish Monument in Duxbury, MA

Irish-Born Sculptor Stephen J.O’Kelly Created Myles Standish Memorial In Duxbury and Civil War Monuments in Nashua and Gettysburg

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Dublin-born sculptor Stephen J. O’Kelly (1850-98) was a successful artist in late 19th century United States, creating several important memorials that still…

Dublin-born sculptor Stephen J. O’Kelly (1850-98) was a successful artist in late 19th century United States, creating several important memorials that still stand today. Born in Dublin, he studied art in Paris and opened a studio in London before immigrating to Boston, where he lived for much of his adult life. He had Roscommon roots, and his brother,…

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