Events in Boston, 2012

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January

New Years Day (1st January) – New Year's Day witnesses the ‘L-street Brownies’ swim in the cold sea at South Boston’s Carson Beach at this event in Boston.
Martin Luther King Event (3rd Monday in January) –An important event in Boston sees the celebration of the famous human rights activist.

July

Independence Day (4th July) – This historic day is remembered by a six day diverse festival in Boston held at the Harborfest .
Civil War Re-enactments - Costumed battles interpret this war, as performances take place at Robert Gould Shaw and at the 54th Regiment Memorial on the common for this annual event in Boston..

February

Chinese New Year (early February) -The Chinese Lunar Year is colourfully celebrated by dragon parades and activities through this annual festival in Boston's Chinatown.(www.chinatownmainstreet.org)
Wine Festival (1st Saturday in February) – This is a prestigious annual wine event in Boston presented at the World Trade Centre.(www.bostonwinefestival.net)

August

Dragon Parade – Many flock to Chinatown to join in the celebrations and the parade that take place during this annual event in Boston.(www.chinatownmainstreet.org)
Moon Festival (mid August) – A diverse festival in Boston celebrating the impending Autumn and the gathering. of the harvest. Demonstrations of Martial Arts as well as lion and dragon dances are also featured together with the eating of the traditional 'Mooncake'.

March

St Patrick’s Day Parade (17th March) - This annual event in Boston commemorates this Saint as pageants and parades unfold thoughout the city of Boston.

September

Film Festival - This is an annual film festival in Boston presenting a program of films that entertain and educate the audience. (http://bostonfilmfestival.org/)
Cambridge River Festival (mid September) - This festival in Boston celebrates the cultural diversity of the city. A variety of activities take place such as art exhibitions, dance, food, performance art and more.(www.cambridgecarnival.org)

April

Boston Marathon (3rd Monday in April) - Amateuar and professional runners compete at this annual event in Boston.(www.bostonmarathon.org)
Art in Bloom (end of April) - The Museum of Fine Arts is the host for this event in Boston that displays beautiful flowers.
Big Apple Circus (early April-mid May) – The City Hall Plaza hosts this annual circus event in Boston.(www.bigapplecircus.org)

October

Columbus Day Parade (early October) – An annual celebration of this famous explorer takes the form of a parade from East Boston until the North End at this festival in Boston.
Massachusetts Cranberry Harvest Festival -This annual old fashioned festival in Boston is a fun day out for all the family .(www.cranberyharvest.org)

May

Boston Kite Festival (mid May) - This annual kite flying event in Boston takes place in Franklin Park.
Street Performers Festival (end of May) – A diverse annual festival in Boston sees jugglers,dancers, sword swallowers and other entertainers perform.

November

Christmas Festival -A Christmas Market is staged at the Seaport World Trade Centre at this seasonal event in Boston.
International Fine Art Show (mid November) –The Boston Centre of Art is the seeting for this annual event in Boston that unveils beautiful forms of art such as sculptures, prints and paintings.(:http//fineartboston.com)
Christmas Tubas (November - December) - The ceromonial lighting of the Christmas tree accompanied by the Tubas takes place at the Skyline Park for this popular annual event in Boston.

June

Chinatown Main Street Festival (mid June) - A festival celebrating all forms of the Asian Arts takes place in Chinatown during this interesting event in Boston.(www.chinatownmainstreet.org)

December

Boston Tea Party - The Tea Party ship and Museum together with the Harvard’s SandersTheatre in Boston re-enact the historic pre-party rally at this annual event in Boston.(www.bostonteapartyship.org)