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Dropkick Murphys, Quincy 400

Quincy 400 Presents: Dropkick Murphys “For The People” Free Album Release Show

Dropkick Murphys are returning to their roots to celebrate the July 4 release of their 13th studio album, For The…

Dropkick Murphys are returning to their roots to celebrate the July 4 release of their 13th studio album, For The People. The band invites fans from around New England and elsewhere to join them at the free For The People Album Release Show on Saturday, July 12 in Quincy, MA, where the band formed in…

Quincy: Welcoming Visitors Since 1625

Happy Birthday City of Quincy! The picturesque city of 100,000 residents marks its 400th anniversary in 2025 as one of…

Happy Birthday City of Quincy! The picturesque city of 100,000 residents marks its 400th anniversary in 2025 as one of the most historic and vibrant cities in New England. Located seven miles south of Boston, this bustling urban center is encircled by 27 miles of coastline facing the Atlantic Ocean and 7,000 acres of gently…

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Quincy 400 Maritime Festival at Marina Bay Boardwalk

SAVE THE DATE! Celebrate the July 4th weekend at Quincy400’s spectacular waterfront festival, packed with fun, history, and maritime-themed excitement…

SAVE THE DATE! Celebrate the July 4th weekend at Quincy400’s spectacular waterfront festival, packed with fun, history, and maritime-themed excitement for all ages! Free Admission • Free Parking • Fun-Filled Family Activities – Something for Everyone. Don’t Miss the Celebration! Check back – more details coming soon! *Ongoing Activities: Live music and Entertainment Delicious food…

Quincy KidsFest

Discover Quincy Presents: KidsFest

Join in Quincy’s KidsFest Free fun for the whole family! Featuring: Dinosaurs Lego Robotics Virtual Reality Games Puppet Show Science…

Join in Quincy’s KidsFest Free fun for the whole family! Featuring: Dinosaurs Lego Robotics Virtual Reality Games Puppet Show Science Stations Photo Booth Live Kids Music Curious Creatures And so much more… Food & Drink will be available for purchase.

Quincy, Classic Rock

Discover Quincy Presents: Classic Rock Revival

Join in Quincy’s iconic Classic Rock Revival! Featuring tribute bands, Chicago Total Access, Doobie Others Band and the Ultimate Queen…

Join in Quincy’s iconic Classic Rock Revival! Featuring tribute bands, Chicago Total Access, Doobie Others Band and the Ultimate Queen Celebration. Food and drink available for purchase. The following food trucks are scheduled to appear. – Diavolo – Wahlburgers – Ellie’s Treats – Drifters Kitchen & Bar 1:00pm-2:30pm Chicago Total Access The Ultimate Tribute Band…

Quincy, Todd Angilly

Discover Quincy Presents: Concert on the Common

Concert on the Common Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 4:00 PM Hancock-Adams Common Rain Location: Quincy High School Lloyd Hill…

Concert on the Common Saturday, May 17, 2025 | 4:00 PM Hancock-Adams Common Rain Location: Quincy High School Lloyd Hill Center for Performing Arts) The Quincy Symphony Orchestra and combined High School Choral Group proudly present a special outdoor concert featuring Todd Angilly (Bruins’ National Anthem Singer, pictured) and conductor Yoichi Udagawa. The event is…

quincy, august moon festival

Discover Quincy Presents: August Moon Festival

The City of Quincy hosts the annual August Moon Festival as one of the city’s signature event for the month…

The City of Quincy hosts the annual August Moon Festival as one of the city’s signature event for the month of August. A community tradition since 1987, this event was voted ‘Best Street Festival’ by Boston Magazine in 2018. This momentous holiday celebrates the harvest and the full moon, which is a symbol of prosperity,…

john fogarty Quincy 400

Quincy Presents: John Fogerty Concert

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Just Announced – Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Fogerty is bringing his Celebration Tour to Veterans Memorial Stadium…

Just Announced – Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Fogerty is bringing his Celebration Tour to Veterans Memorial Stadium on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Special guest Hearty Har. Doors open at 5pm. For more information visit Quincy 400, MA This concert is part of Quincy’s 400th anniversary celebrations!  

darius rucker, quincy 400

Quincy Presents: Darius Rucker Concert

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Country superstar Darius Rucker will take the stage at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday, August 2, 2025 with special guest…

Country superstar Darius Rucker will take the stage at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Saturday, August 2, 2025 with special guest Austin Williams. This concert is part of Quincy’s 400th anniversary celebrations! This will be the Ultimate Darius Rucker Experience live at Veterans Memorial Stadium! It’s that time of the year where everyone wants to have…

Free Jacks Quincy Day

Free Jacks Quincy Day

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The Free Jacks are proud to call Quincy home, and in 2025, they’re celebrating Quincy’s 400th anniversary in true Free…

The Free Jacks are proud to call Quincy home, and in 2025, they’re celebrating Quincy’s 400th anniversary in true Free Jacks fashion—with a festival packed with rugby, music, food and local flavor! Join the Free Jacks as they honor the rich history, diversity, and community of Quincy, all while raising a pint, rocking out, and…

Discover Quincy Presents: Flag Day – 74th Annual

Carrying on the tradition of the Koch Club! Parade: Steps off at the intersection of Hancock and Hannon Parkway. Heads…

Carrying on the tradition of the Koch Club! Parade: Steps off at the intersection of Hancock and Hannon Parkway. Heads north up Hancock Street through Quincy Center, behind the Church of the Presidents following Hancock Street north. The parade turns right onto Merrymount Parkway before wrapping up at Adams Field. Among the marching bands: Boston…

Quincy’s Marina Bay Ferry Season Begins April 28, 2025

The popular Marina Bay Ferry in Quincy, Massachusetts resumes its new season on April 28, 2025, with exciting new operational changes…

The popular Marina Bay Ferry in Quincy, Massachusetts resumes its new season on April 28, 2025, with exciting new operational changes to make the ferry ride more efficient and frequent, according to Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). The Marina Bay Ferry runs from April 28 through November 26 from Squantum Point in Quincy, with stops at…

Group of Chefs gathered at a bar holding Taste of South Shore signs

Quincy Presents: Taste of the South Shore

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Enjoy tastings from the area’s top restaurant chefs, caterers, bakeries, wineries, breweries, and distilleries. Cast your vote for the best…

Enjoy tastings from the area’s top restaurant chefs, caterers, bakeries, wineries, breweries, and distilleries. Cast your vote for the best bite & sip. Participate in silent auctions & purchase raffle tickets – win gift cards to participating Taste restaurants. This year, The Taste will include a beer & beverage garden, sports-themed games, reserved “box seating”and…

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Quincy Presents: Quincy Multicultural Festival

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Quincy Multicultural Festival in collaboration with Quincy Public Schools celebrates the city’s incredible diversity. Come appreciate the history, taste and…

Quincy Multicultural Festival in collaboration with Quincy Public Schools celebrates the city’s incredible diversity. Come appreciate the history, taste and beauty behind each culture through food, culture, music, performancesand costumes. Kids can participate in arts, crafts, games, and raffles, and have fun learning about all the different cultures in the beautiful city of Quincy! Food…

Cara Group Travel, Cliffs of Moher

Cara Group Travel

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Cara Group Travel specializes in custom group travel programs to Ireland and the UK. Groups of 10 or more consist…

Cara Group Travel specializes in custom group travel programs to Ireland and the UK. Groups of 10 or more consist of family heritage groups, music tours, sports programs, religious groups & pilgrimages, chamber of commerce groups, business & incentive groups, special events and trade missions. Our extensive network of contacts, our professional experience and overall…

Quincy Welcome Center Exterior

Quincy Welcome Center Shop

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City of Presidents Located at the Hancock Adams Common near City Hall, the City of Quincy Welcome Center is run…

City of Presidents Located at the Hancock Adams Common near City Hall, the City of Quincy Welcome Center is run by Discover Quincy, the city’s official tourism agency. The Center offers information about tours, events, history and culture as well as visitor amenities such as lodging, restaurants and shopping. A walkable map of the entire…

Statue of John Adams in Quincy, MA

Discover Quincy

Discover Quincy is the official tourism office for the City of Quincy, MA which is the Birthplace of John Adams,…

Discover Quincy is the official tourism office for the City of Quincy, MA which is the Birthplace of John Adams, John Quincy Adams, John Hancock and The American Dream. Discover Quincy promotes year round the city’s culture and arts, history and heritage, cuisine and food festivals and sports and its natural beauty and outdoor amenities.

The Irish Discover Quincy 

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Quincy, Massachusetts has become the go-to place for thousands of Irish expats who have settled in the Boston area over…

Quincy, Massachusetts has become the go-to place for thousands of Irish expats who have settled in the Boston area over the past 25 years.   With beautiful outdoor amenities plus plenty of history, culture, and ethnic cuisine, this coastal city of 100,000 residents offers a less expensive, more expansive lifestyle for Irish and like-minded immigrant groups…

Quincy Gift Shop

Irish Christmas Gifts in Massachusetts

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Quincy Welcome Center Shop 1259 Hancock Street, Quincy The newly renovated Welcome Center next to Hancock Adams Common offers a…

Quincy Welcome Center Shop 1259 Hancock Street, Quincy The newly renovated Welcome Center next to Hancock Adams Common offers a variety of cool Quincy-themed merchandise, from sweatshirts, hoodies, tee-shirts, hats and tote bags to coffee mugs, sunglasses, magnets and key chains. You can also pick up free maps, brochures and tour information from friendly tourism…

Quincy Christmas Tree

Quincy: Christmas Magic in Quincy

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For visitors seeking the true spirit of Christmas, make your way to Quincy, Massachusetts, a city bursting with holiday magic…

For visitors seeking the true spirit of Christmas, make your way to Quincy, Massachusetts, a city bursting with holiday magic from Thanksgiving through Christmas. Among the holiday glad tidings: Christmas tree lightings, visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, caroling and concerts, outdoor ice skating and plenty of holiday markets, craft fairs and retail shopping. Quincy…

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,…

New England Free Jacks of Quincy, MA win its 2nd Straight Major League Rugby Championship

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The New England Free Jacks, based in Quincy, MA, made history on Sunday, August 4 by winning its second consecutive Major…

The New England Free Jacks, based in Quincy, MA, made history on Sunday, August 4 by winning its second consecutive Major League Rugby (MLR) Championship with a hard-fought, 20-11, victory over the Seattle Seawolves in the MLR title game at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. Read full press release.  With the win, the Free Jacks join Seattle…

The Inspiring New Quincy Navy Park in Squantum Highlights Quincy’s Historic Role in National Defense While Honoring Local Navy Vets

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This month, the City of Quincy dedicated the beautiful and inspiring new Quincy Navy Park along the waterfront in Marina Bay. The…

This month, the City of Quincy dedicated the beautiful and inspiring new Quincy Navy Park along the waterfront in Marina Bay. The park honors Navy veterans while highlighting Quincy’s historical contributions to shipbuilding and the national defense. The ceremony took place on August 9, 2024. At the dedication, Quincy Mayor Thomas P. Koch praised “Quincy’s steadfast commitment to answering…

Cliffs of Moher, Liscannor, Co. Clare

Cara Group Travel – Connecting Visitors to Ireland

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“Irish people are really good at connecting,” says Sara Stanton, managing director and founder of Cara Group Travel in Quincy, Massachusetts. “And…

“Irish people are really good at connecting,” says Sara Stanton, managing director and founder of Cara Group Travel in Quincy, Massachusetts. “And we like to know about people and we like to find out where you’re from.” That in a nutshell is why Cara Group Travel has been such a success since Stanton, who is originally from…

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