Tall Ships Boston

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Official Website:	Tall Ships Boston
Locations:	Multiple see below
Dates:	Saturday, June 30, 2012 - Friday, July 6, 2012
Hours:	Hours Vary see below
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	Free
Category:	Special Events

Bostonians welcome crews and cadets from all over the world to their harbor on a continual basis as part of the Sail Massachusetts Visiting Ship Program and are gearing up to greet the return of the Tall Ships fleet for Sail Boston 2012!

View the 2012 Event Schedule

Tall ships and naval vessels from across the world will be coming to Boston to mark the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the role of the USS Constitution in the conflict. A fleet of 120 ships have been invited to be in Boston from June 30 to July 6 2012.

View a List of Visting Ships

Tall Ships Locations

Boston's Seaport District
+ Fish Pier - Boston Seaport District
+ North Jetty
+ Black Falcon Terminal
Charlestown Navy Yard

Download a Printable Schedule of Tall Ships Boston Events (PDF)

Planned activities include parades of sail, public tours of the vessels, and air shows, according to organizers. The ceremonies will also commemorate the writing of “The Star Spangled Banner,’’ which Francis Scott Key wrote in 1814.

MBTA Schedule
During Boston's Tall Ships Festival this Fourth of July weekend, the MBTA will accommodate thousands of additional visitors as they travel through the Boston area.

View MBTA Service Schedule

Customers are urged to take public transportation to and from Fourth of July events and advised to check T-Alerts and www.mbta.com for the most up-to-date service information during the holiday weekend. Buying your return CharlieTicket at the beginning of your trip is strongly encouraged and will help to avoid long lines during your holiday travels.

The commemoration in Boston will also coincide with the 100th anniversary of the opening of Fenway Park.

Sail Boston will entertain its younger audience with educational programs focusing on US and international maritime history. Cadets and crewmembers will be available to educate children of all ages of their personal experiences at sea, home countries and more.

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Public Access to Piers - 10:00am - 6:00pm
See complete schedule for all pier times

Locations

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Boston	---	map	Fish Pier; Seaport World Trade Center, Boston, MA
Boston	---	map	South Boston Maritime Park, Boston, MA
Charlestown	---	map	Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown, MA

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