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Boston Harborfest

Boston Light, MA July 1 - July 4

With hundreds of activities over Independence Day week at Boston’s best landmarks, this family-friendly event is one of the country’s largest Fourth of July festivals. Activities include historical reenactments, Freedom Trail walks, boat tours, live entertainment, and much more! See below for event highlights. Live Music Downtown Crossing will host a… SEE MORE

Concert in Provincetown: Broadway Show Tunes

Provincetown, MA July 17 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Favorite songs from great musicals. With the [email protected] Broadway Ensemble. John Thomas, Music Director and pianist. SEE MORE

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Rare Black Gar Caught in Texas

7/3/2022 by Editor

By Captain Experiences Angler Surprise: Rare Black Alligator Gar Caught in Texas During another successful day of fly fishing for redfish, Captain Justin and angler Terrel Maguire happened upon an actual fish of a lifetime. Justin will tell you that seeing gator gar in the Texas coastal marsh is “very… SEE MORE

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Safety Tips for Night Boating

7/3/2022 by Editor

By Discover Boating. There are many reasons why you may find yourself out on the water after dark. You may be night fishing, taking a moonlit romantic cruise or getting back after a dinner that ran long. Night boating is different from day excursions and adds particular challenges. The good… SEE MORE

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Record Number of New Boaters Expected July 4th

7/2/2022 by Editor

By the Water Sports Foundation Millions of boaters are expected to head out on the water this Fourth of July weekend, including more than 830,000 first-time boat buyers who purchased during the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in crowds coupled with the number of inexperienced new boaters has caught the attention… SEE MORE

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Tips for Viewing 4th of July Fireworks From Your Boat

7/2/2022 by Editor

By Kevin Falvey Use these tips to ensure that you have a great view of the 4th of July fireworks display. There’s no better way to view 4th of July fireworks than from the deck of your boat. The view is great, the show is reflected on the water, and… SEE MORE

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June 2022 - News from Our Coasts

COASTAL NEWS FOR JUNE Updates from US Harbors Best Harbors Announcement - Thanks so much to all of the winning harbors who were able to join our live announcement online! Congratulations to our winners, and thanks to the over 2,500 who participated by voting for their favorite harbor! Don't forget… Learn More