13th Annual

Illuminate the Harbor Fireworks Celebration

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 8:30pm

Celebrate with Us!

Boston Harbor Now in partnership with MeetBoston 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! Save the date!

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.

More details to come!