10th Annual

Illuminate the Harbor Fireworks Celebration

Thursday, August 29, at 8:30pm

Celebrate with Us!

Boston Harbor Now in partnership with Meet Boston are proud to announce the return of our Illuminate the Harbor fireworks spectacular! This special end-of-summer display invites everyone down to Boston’s waterfront to experience the wonder of Boston Harbor illuminated after dark with a colorful fireworks show. Join us for a special evening of free, outdoor enjoyment for people of all ages, and celebrate all the waterfront has to offer!

Harbor fireworks are brought to you in part with support from Meet Boston and presented in partnership with Boston Harbor Now, Atlas PyroVision, and the City of Boston.

Who We Are:

As part of Boston Harbor Now’s continued mission to make Boston Harbor, the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park and Waterfront vibrant and accessible world-class destinations, “Illuminate the Harbor” is a celebration of another successful season of public programming along one of the nation’s most beautiful harbors.

Join us as we welcome new residents and students to the city, embrace current neighbors and visitors, support local businesses, highlight and explore all of the great amenities that make Boston Harbor a fantastic place to live, work, play, eat and shop.

Music and other pre-fireworks activation

Join us before the show at Christopher Columbus Park for live music:

Don’t pack up that picnic blanket just yet! Pack a picnic and join us for a late summer concert at Christopher Columbus Park to celebrate the return of Illuminate the Harbor.

Berklee Summer in the City – Last Minute
7:00 – 8:00 pm at Christopher Columbus Park

Last Minute(Opens in a new window) is a group that specializes in bringing a new twist to classic hits. Featuring songs by artists such as Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and even Miley Cyrus. Their repertoire has something for everyone to enjoy, and they are always excited to show you what they’ve been working on.

Zumix Summer Concert Series – Coastwise
6:30 – 8:00 pm at Piers Park

Coastwise is a local group of musicians that specialize in bluegrass music. BYO everything except dogs ☹️show should start around 6:30 until dark and will be followed by fireworks!!

Support the Illuminate the Harbor fund by adding a donation.