Boston Events - Go Down and Party in the Bean Town City

If you have never been to Boston, also called "BeanIrish Americans and there are many events that take
Town" then you owe it to yourself to go. There isplace throughout the city on this day. The St. Patrick's
always something cooking in Boston and many of theDay Parade is one, and you can also participate in the
historic sites as well as annual events are close to theannual Cheers St. Patrick's Day corned beef and
city center. Much of what takes place in Boston doescabbage dinner at the Cheers restaurant located in
so at Faneuil Hall Marketplace or the Boston Common,Faneuil Hall. You can also visit the site of the exterior
which is the largest park in Boston.of Cheers, the long running and much loved television
Some of the Boston city events that you can partakeshow, on Beacon Hill. Many of the Pubs in the area
in when you visit this city in Massachusetts include theserve green beer for this event and also feature
following.corned beef and cabbage.
Founder's DayBean Town Days
Founder's Day is not just a day, but a weekend ofThe great baked-bean bake off takes place every
celebration and re-enactment of events that tookMemorial Day weekend at the Boston Common. The
place prior to the Revolutionary War. Founder's DayBean Town Days also features a fair with craft
celebrations are held during the second weekend ofvendors and a carnival. You can enter your own
November and include a mock debate at Faneuil Hallbaked beans into the contest for the best baked
Center about whether the colonies should seekbeans in a variety of different categories when you
independence as well as the famous ride of Paulvisit Bean Town Days. See how Boston got its name
Revere that takes place from the Hall to the House ofif you happen to be in the city during Memorial Day
Paul Revere. This is one event that you will not wantweekend.
to miss when you visit the city of Boston.Esplanade Art Festival
Caroling in the CommonThe Esplanade Art Festival is held the first Saturday
Each Sunday in December, bring your voice to theof August and features the art work of some of the
Boston Common where you can sing Christmasfinest local artists. Whether you are looking for original
Carols in the center of the Common. Caroling in theart or just want to browse, you can find it when you
Common is open to anyone who wants to join in thevisit the Esplanade Art Festival annual event every
festivities and is a free event. The Boston Common isAugust. Other art events are held at the Fogg Art
also alive at this time of the year with ice skating, hotMuseum and Harvard University Art throughout the
chocolate and hot chestnut vendors. If you visit Bostonyear.
during the winter months, you will enjoy Caroling in theBoston is a very historic city that features events that
Common each Sunday during December.all will enjoy. No matter what time of year you decide
St. Patrick's Day Celebrationto visit Boston, there is sure to be some event taking
March 17th is St. Patrick's Day and no where will youplace.
feel more Irish than in Boston. Boston is home to many