How to watch the Sail Boston 2017 Grand Parade of Sail through Boston Harbor
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How to watch the Sail Boston 2017 Grand Parade of Sail through Boston Harbor
The largest fleet of tall ships to visit Boston Harbor since 2000 will arrive in a Grand Parade of Sail on Saturday. These viewing areas along the waterfront open at 7 a.m. The parade is scheduled from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.: Castle IslandLong Wharf: Viewing areas all along the Harborwalk, with the most space available in Christopher Columbus Park and along Long Wharf.North End: Viewing areas continue along the Harborwalk, with another large viewing space in Langone ParkEast Boston: LoPresti Park, Lewis Mall Harbor Park, Piers Park and Navy Fuel PierCharlestown: Viewing areas along Navy Yard Piers 1, 4, 6 and 11. Also, Hoosac Pier. Seaport: Fan Pier ParkGrandstand at Boston Fish Pier: Tickets available for saleBoaters are also being welcomed to watch the Parade of Sail from the water, but must adhere to specific anchorage areas. Reference this map to find a place to watch from your boat.If you cannot make it to any of these locations, WCVB will be covering the event live on TV, in the WCVB app and on our Facebook page. Lastly, there will be security precautions protecting the viewing areas during the Parade of Sail. Visitors are asked to be aware of these security rules:Prohibited Items:Coolers on wheelsBackpacksFirearms, weapons, sharp objects or fireworksGlass containersCansPre-mixed beveragesAlcoholic beveragesGrills, propane tanks or open flamesPop up tents/canopiesBicyclesWagons or pull cartsPets (except service animals)DronesAllowed Items:Blankets or tarps (Maximum Size 10′ x 10′)Folding/beach chairsCoolers, carried in by shoulder strap or single handleSmall clutch bags/purses that are easily searchableDiaper bags that are easily searchableBaby strollersUmbrellasGlass baby bottles
BOSTON —
The largest fleet of tall ships to visit Boston Harbor since 2000 will arrive in a Grand Parade of Sail on Saturday.
These viewing areas along the waterfront open at 7 a.m. The parade is scheduled from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.:
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- Castle Island
- Long Wharf: Viewing areas all along the Harborwalk, with the most space available in Christopher Columbus Park and along Long Wharf.
- North End: Viewing areas continue along the Harborwalk, with another large viewing space in Langone Park
- East Boston: LoPresti Park, Lewis Mall Harbor Park, Piers Park and Navy Fuel Pier
- Charlestown: Viewing areas along Navy Yard Piers 1, 4, 6 and 11. Also, Hoosac Pier.
- Seaport: Fan Pier Park
- Grandstand at Boston Fish Pier: Tickets available for sale
Boaters are also being welcomed to watch the Parade of Sail from the water, but must adhere to specific anchorage areas. Reference this map to find a place to watch from your boat.
If you cannot make it to any of these locations, WCVB will be covering the event live on TV, in the WCVB app and on our Facebook page.
Lastly, there will be security precautions protecting the viewing areas during the Parade of Sail. Visitors are asked to be aware of these security rules:
Prohibited Items:
- Coolers on wheels
- Backpacks
- Firearms, weapons, sharp objects or fireworks
- Glass containers
- Cans
- Pre-mixed beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
- Grills, propane tanks or open flames
- Pop up tents/canopies
- Bicycles
- Wagons or pull carts
- Pets (except service animals)
- Drones
Allowed Items:
- Blankets or tarps (Maximum Size 10′ x 10′)
- Folding/beach chairs
- Coolers, carried in by shoulder strap or single handle
- Small clutch bags/purses that are easily searchable
- Diaper bags that are easily searchable
- Baby strollers
- Umbrellas
- Glass baby bottles