Harborfest Kicks Things Off

The 4th of July may not be until Saturday, but today kicks off the annual celebration of Independence Day in Boston with Harborfest, a six-day festival in the downtown and waterfront areas.

The fun starts today at noon at Faneuil Hall, where opening ceremonies will take place, and will continue through Sunday with more than 200 daily events taking place, showcasing Boston’s colonial and maritime history. The most popular event is arguably Sunday’s Chowderfest, featuring some of the best restaurants in town competing for the title of Boston’s Best Chowder.

The event takes place Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at City Hall Plaza. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for children under 12. That price includes all the chowder you can eat, and the right to vote for your favorite. A winner will be announced at the end of the day.

For a complete listing of all Harborfest events taking place this week, click here.

Photo courtesy Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau