4th Of July

Enjoy the 4th of July on the docks of Community Boating this year. Avoid the commotion of the masses on the Esplanade, yet preserve the spirit of camaraderie and the sounds of the Boston POPS as you enter our gates. A summer cookout, cold non-alcoholic beverages, and an unobstructed waterfront view of the fireworks. This Independence Day option is by far the best that Boston has to offer.

People of all ages and from all places join us for our safe and festive party; this event is especially appealing to families as it offers a refuge from the chaos of hundreds of thousands that line the shores of the Charles. Feel free to bring extra non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, blankets, and lawn chairs. Our doors open at 4:00 PM so you can enjoy the day and keep your front row seat on the dock or one of our sailboats.

We sell out EVERY YEAR! Don't miss out, get your tickets now!

Adult - $100 ($50 is Tax Deductible)
Teen $50  (13-17 years old)
Child - $25 (7-12 years old)
Adult Members - $50

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Gourmet Cookout,
Fabulous Door Prizes,
Face painting and fun for the kids
DJ and WBZ broadcast of the Boston Pops concert,
26' Big Screen to watch the concert,
Seating under the Fireworks, and
An amazing community minded event that you will talk about for years to come!

Location:

Community Boating Boathouse on the Esplanade; Between the Hatch Shell and the Longfellow Bridge next to the Charles Circle footbridge.

Time:

4 pm until the fireworks grand finale.
BBQ begins at 6 pm.
Admissions bracelets allow people to come and go throughout the evening.

Food:

Gourmet burgers by b.good with all the fixings,
Scrumptious Sides and Salads
Fruit smoothies
Sodas & Water, and
Ice cream Hoodsie Cups!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: Can I see the Pops Concert from your location.
  • A: No, the Pops Concert is in the Hatch Shell which faces aways from the boathouse. However we will have a 26' projector screen so you can see what is going on at the concert. If you want to catch the concert in person we recommend you go to the Free Pops Concert on the 3rd. Check out the official July 4th website for more info.
  • Q: Can I go to the Pops Concert and then come back to the docks to see the fireworks.
  • A: You can try, but we do not recommend it. When the concert begins the entire Esplanade is packed very tightly and movement is restricted. It is very likely you'd be unable to get back to the Boat House in time for the fireworks. We broadcast the entire show over loud speakers and on the big screen.
  • Q: Do I need to bring a chair or blanket?
  • A: No, we provide seating, however some people prefer to bring their own lawn style folding chair to use instead of our folding chairs. In addition seating is available in some of our smaller boats on a first come basis.
  • Q: Is any part of the ticket price tax-deductible?
  • A: Community Boating is a 501c(3). The amount of the contribution that is deductible for federal income tax purposes is limited to the excess of the ticket price over the value of goods and services received. Our good faith estimate of the value of goods and services received is $50 for Adult tickets and $25 for Children. As such, if you purchased 1 adult ticket for $100 the tax deductible amount would be $50. 100% of Reserved Seating is Tax Deductible. Please consult your tax advisor for more information.
  • Q: Is your dock handicap accessible?
  • A: Yes. Our new dock has been built to be 100% accessible.
  • Q: Will there be anything for vegetarians to eat?
  • A: Yes! b.good will be serving vegi-burgers as well.(They have egg so not Vegan)
  • Q: Can we bring alcohol to the event?
  • A: No alcohol is allowed on the docks or on the Esplanade.
  • Q: What else do I need to bring?
  • A: We recommend you bring sunblock and a sweatshirt, even on hot days it sometimes gets cold at night.
  • Q: Where can I stay?
  • A: The Liberty Hotel, Located steps from CBI is our preferred hotel partner.
  • Q: Is parking available?
  • A: CBI's Parking at MEEI is NOT available on the 4th of July. Please see parking and other transit options on the Boston 4 website.
  • Contact our Front Office at 617-523-1038 with any other questions.


All tickets using a member discount must provide a valid full year membership number that is valid thru 7/4/2011.  Full Year members are limited to 4 tickets at discounted prices. Orders that exceed this will be canceled.

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.