Sail Boston will attract about two million people to the city this weekend, and if whether you plan to attend or need to know the road closures, here is all the information in one easy place.
WHERE IT'S HAPPENING
The majority of events will take place at seven different locations in South Boston, the east half of the Seaport, the west half of the Seaport, Long Wharf, the North End, Charlestown and East Boston over the weekend.
Viewing areas to see the parade of ships:
- Castle Island
- Fan Pier in the Seaport
- Christopher Columbus Park
- Harborwalk
- Long Wharf
- Andrew P. Puopolo Junior Athletic Field
- Battery Wharf
- Hoosac Pier
- Charlestown Navy Yard Pier 1
- Off of Baxter Road in Charlestown
- Charlestown Navy Yard Pier 4
- Charlestown Navy Yard Pier 6
- Charlestown Navy Yard Pier 11
- Piers Park
- Navy Fuel Pier
- Lewis Mal Harbor Park
- LoPresti Park
- Bleacher seating available at Seaport Waterfront from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $100 per person
WHERE TO GET INTO THE FESTIVAL
There are specific security entrances to the festival; it's not possible to just walk in at any point:
- SOUTH BOSTON
- Along William J Day Blvd near Castle Island
- WEST SEAPORT
- Seaport Blvd & Sleeper St
- Seaport Blvd & E Service Rd
- EAST SEAPORT
- Fid Kennedy Ave near Ballard Way
- Boston Fish Pier
- World Trade Center (both sides)
- LONG WHARF
- Atlantic Ave at Boston Harbor Hotel
- E India Row
- Central St at the Harbor Walk
- Long Wharf
- Atlantic Ave at Christopher Columbus Park
- NORTH END
- Atlantic Ave at Commercial Wharf
- Atlantic Ave at Harborwalk
- Atlantic Ave at Eastern Ave
- Atlantic Ave at Battery Wharf
- US Coast Guard Station
- CHARLESTOWN
- 5th St at 1st Ave
- 9th St at 1st Ave
- Charlestown Navy Yard Pier 11
- Freedom Trail at Boston National Historical Park
- EAST BOSTON
- Marginal St at Jeffries St
- Piers Park
- Lewis Mall Harbor Park
- Sumner at London St
- Sumner at Liverpool St
- Sumner at New St
GETTING THERE AND AROUND
MBTA:
- Shuttles will run directly from Sullivan Square to the Charlestown Navy from June 17 - 21
- On Saturday, there will be shuttles from the JFK/UMass Station to Castle Island
Sail Boston Express:
A luxury bus connection, the express goes from several Park & Rides outside the city. For more information, click here.
Sail Boston Cross Harbor Ferry"
Go between Pier 4 in South Boston to Pier 1 in Charlestown Navy Yard. For more information, click here.
STREET CLOSURES:
Saturday, 12:01 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
- William J Day Blvd: no parking, open to traffic from Old Colony Ave to East Broadway.
- William J Day Blvd: closed from East Broadway to Castle Island
- Short Road: closed to traffic
- Farragut Road: no parking, open to traffic
- Sleeper Street: closed from Seaport Blvd to Northern Ave
- E Service Rd: closed from Seaport Blvd to Northern Ave
- Boston Wharf Rd: closed from Seaport Blvd to Northern Ave
- Northern Ave, Courthouse Way, Marina Park Drive, Fan Pier Boulevard, Bond Drive, Liberty Drive, Harbour Shore Drive: closed to traffic
- B Street, World Trade Center Ave, Yankee Lobster Driveway, Access A, Seafood Way, Access B, Tide St, Fid Kennedy Ave: closed to traffic
- Northern Ave: closed from B St to Massport Haul Rd
- Northern Ave: no parking, but open to traffic from Massport Haul Road to Tide Street
- Seaport Ln, Harborview Ln: half of the street closed to traffic
- D Street: half of the inbound/outbound closed after Congress St
- Atlantic Ave: no parking from Seaport Blvd to Hanover St
- Milk Street, State Street: no parking
- E India Row, old Atanic Ave, Central St, Long Wharf, Northern Ave: closed to traffic
- Atlantic Ave: No parking to Hanover Sreet
- Battery Wharf, Union Wharf, Astern Ave, Lewis Wharf: closed to traffic
- Battery St: closed from Atlantic Avenue
- 5th St, Baxter Rd, Terry Ring, 6th St, 3rd Ave, 8th St, Flagship Ave, 9th St: closed to traffic
- 1st Ave: closed from 5th Street to Shipway Place
- Shipway Place, Constitution Road, Warren St: no parking
- Marginal St, Lewis St, Haynes St, Clipper Ship Lane, New St,
- Border St, Liverpool St, London St, Havre St, Paris: closed from Maverick Street to Sumner St
- Sumner St: closed from New St to Maverick Sq and from Jeffries St to Marginal St
- Sumner St: no parking from Maverick Sq to Orlean St
- Brennan St: no parking from Marginal St to Sumner St
- Orleans St: closed from Marginal St to Sumner St
- Cottage St: closed from marginal St to Webster St
- Jeffries St: closed from Marginal St to Sumner St
Sunday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
- B Street, World Trade Center Ave, Yankee Lobster Driveway, Access A, Seafood Way, Access B, Tide St, Fid Kennedy Ave: closed to traffic
- Northern Ave: closed from B St to Massport Haul Rd
- Northern Ave: no parking, but open to traffic from Massport Haul Road to Tide Street
- Seaport Ln, Harborview Ln: half of the street closed to traffic
- D Street: half of the inbound/outbound closed after Congress St
Prohibited Items:
- Backpacks or large bags
- Coolers on wheels
- Firearms, weapons, sharp objects or fireworks
- Pop up tents or canopies
- Cans, glass containers, pre-mixed beverages or alcoholic beverages
- Wagons or pull carts
- Drones
- Pets (excluding certified service animals)
- Grills, propane tanks, or open flames
- Bicycles (bicycle parking will be available outside most screening areas)
Allowed Items:
- Small clutch purses/bags
- Shoulder strap or single handle coolers
- Folding/beach chairs
- Umbrellas
- Baby stollers
- Diaper bags
- Glass baby bottles
- Blankets or tarps (max size 10′ x 10′)
LIST OF PUBLIC EVENTS
FRIDAY
Opening Ceremony Noon
Boston Harbor Hotel Rotunda
SATURDAY
Grand Parade of Sail 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Boston Harbor
Sail Boston Festival 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fish Pier and Charlestown Pier 1
See the Tall Ships, enjoy music, entertainment and food
Public Boarding of Ships 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Fish Pier, World Trade Center, Fan Pier, Rowes Wharf, Charlestown
After the Parade of Sails, the Tall Ships will dock at several piers. Different ships will have different boarding
times.
SUNDAY
Patriot Run 8 a.m
North Jetty
Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsman will take part in the run
Sail Boston Worship Service 10 a.m.
Our Lady of Good Voyage Travel
Open to the public, cadets, crew and guests of Sail Boston
Sail Boston Festival 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fish Pier and Charlestown Pier 1
See the Tall Ships, enjoy music, entertainment and food
Public Boarding of Ships 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fish Pier, World Trade Center, Fan Pier, Rowes Wharf, Charlestown Navy Yard
Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial Wreath Laying 11 a.m.
Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial
The wreaths will honor men and women from Massachusetts who have died while serving in Iraq and
Afghanistan
MONDAY
Sail Boston Festival 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fish Pier and Charlestown Pier 1
See the Tall Ships, enjoy music, entertainment and food
Public Boarding of Ships 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fish Pier, World Trade Center, Fan Pier, Rowes Wharf, Charlestown Navy Yard
Crew & Cadet Street Parade Noon - 2 p.m.
Seaport Blvd to Downtown Crossing
Marching bands and cadets from the ships will parade downtown
TUESDAY
Crew & Cadet Soccer Games 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Moakley Park
Sail Boston Festival 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fish Pier and Charlestown Pier 1
See the Tall Ships, enjoy music, entertainment and food
Public Boarding of Ships 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fish Pier, World Trade Center, Fan Pier, Rowes Wharf, Charlestown Navy Yard
Sunset Salute 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Charlestown Navy Yard
See the Tall Ships in the evening light and enjoy music and military entertainment
WEDNESDAY
Sail Boston Festival 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fish Pier and Charlestown Pier 1
See the Tall Ships, enjoy music, entertainment and food
Public Boarding of Ships 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fish Pier, World Trade Center, Fan Pier, Rowes Wharf, Charlestown Navy Yard
Tug of War Noon
South Boston Maritime Park
Sunset Salute 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Fan Pier
See the Tall Ships in the evening light and enjoy music and military entertainment
THURSDAY
Tall Ships Depart 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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