Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Brockton (Boston), MA

Bring in the New Year with your neighbors, all three million of them. First Night is Boston's most celebrated party of...

Bring in the New Year with your neighbors, all three million of them. First Night is Boston's most celebrated party of the year with more than 40 indoor and outdoor venues throughout downtown Boston. Museums, theaters, churches and performance centers all over the city open their doors for events like the Family Festival at Hynes Convention Center, giant ice sculptures on Copley Square and Boston Common, fireworks, a Mardi Gras-style procession that weaves through the streets of Boston and, of course, you can't bring in the New Year without a countdown.

Hours: Tue, Dec 31, 2013

While nothing will ever rival the original 1773 Boston Tea Party, this annual re-enaction is passionate and exciting....

While nothing will ever rival the original 1773 Boston Tea Party, this annual re-enaction is passionate and exciting. Watch as protesters, dressed in period costumes, march from the Old South Meeting House to the replicated Boston Tea Party Ship, where they angrily dump the tea into the water. If you'd like to blend in with the crowd, dress in colonial garb.

Hours: Sun, Dec 15, 2013: 4pm

When it comes to celebration, the people of Boston aren't shy and this is especially true on St. Patty's Day! Its annual...

When it comes to celebration, the people of Boston aren't shy and this is especially true on St. Patty's Day! Its annual parade, held in South Boston, features three hours of marching bands, bagpipes and floats. For a good view of the festivities, arrive early -- in recent years, the event drew over 600,000 visitors! The route starts at the Broadway 'T' Station and ends at Andrew Square.

Hours: Sun, Mar 17, 2013: 1pm

Disc Jockey Greg Sarni started this festival in 1996. Performances are free and feature many talented jazz musicians,...

Disc Jockey Greg Sarni started this festival in 1996. Performances are free and feature many talented jazz musicians, including The Love Dogs, The Jones Brothers, and Johnny and The East Coast Rockers. Many establishments that support the two-day jazz fest will offer discounts to customers sporting the Bean Town Jazz Festival Buttons. Usually held the last week in September.

Hours: Sat, Sep 28, 2013

Be sure to take part in this meaningful parade, commemorating the sacrifice of the men and women who've served our...

Be sure to take part in this meaningful parade, commemorating the sacrifice of the men and women who've served our nation in the armed forces. The parade begins at Beacon and Tremont Streets and proceeds to Boston Common. It's a wonderful opportunity to pay tribute and see first-hand the people who have helped earn our nation's freedoms.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Mon, Nov 11, 2013

Over 350 vendors sell art, crafts, flavorful foods and more at this holiday market. Aside from getting your shopping...

Over 350 vendors sell art, crafts, flavorful foods and more at this holiday market. Aside from getting your shopping done, the main appeal is the annual gingerbread house competition. Pastry chefs and decorators from many local businesses enter their unique creations ... many of which look more like palaces or villages than houses. In previous years, the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, Legal Seafoods and the Westin Hotel at Copley have participated.

Hours: Fri, Nov 8, 2013: Noon - 7pm Sat, Nov 9, 2013: 10am - 7pm Sun, Nov 10, 2013: 10am - 5pm

It's not often that Americans have the chance to participate in a 3,000-year-old cultural tradition, but this August,...

It's not often that Americans have the chance to participate in a 3,000-year-old cultural tradition, but this August, Chinatown Main Street brings the popular Chinese Moon Festival to Boston for a measure of exotic celebration. With authentic foods, music, and dance, the festival celebrates the harvest moon and is one of the most important holidays on the Chinese calendar. So, grab a moon cake, do the fire dragon dance, and consider it cultural education.

Hours: August 2013

A variety of short and feature films are presented during this festival. Many entries are works that were completed by...

A variety of short and feature films are presented during this festival. Many entries are works that were completed by students from nearby arts schools. The event is non-competitive, and some films that are shown become big hits at the box office. One example is \\\\"American Beauty,\\\\" which ended up winning an Oscar.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Fri, Apr 12, 2013 Sat, Apr 13, 2013 Sun, Apr 14, 2013 Mon, Apr 15, 2013 Tue, Apr 16, 2013 Wed, Apr 17, 2013 Thu, Apr 18, 2013 Fri, Apr 19, 2013 Sat, Apr 20, 2013 Sun, Apr 21, 2013

Love to wine and dine? Don't miss this series of themed wine dinners, held from January through the end of March. Each...

Love to wine and dine? Don't miss this series of themed wine dinners, held from January through the end of March. Each event is hosted by the winemaker or proprietor, and in past years popular events have included The Battle of the Cabernets and Meritage Madness.

Hours: January 2014 February 2014 March 2014

Independence Day has never been celebrated as it is in Boston. Nearly half a million people gather each year to enjoy a...

Independence Day has never been celebrated as it is in Boston. Nearly half a million people gather each year to enjoy a concert performed by the famous Boston Pops Orchestra. The evening ends with a bang as cannons are shot, bells are rung, and the perfectly choreographed fireworks and music display (called a "pyromusical") lights up the sky and entertains the crowd.

Hours: Thu, Jul 4, 2013