Quincy 400 Maritime Festival
When:
Friday, Jul 04, 2025 2:00p -
Sunday, Jul 06, 2025 4:00p
Friday, Jul 04, 2025 2:00p -
Sunday, Jul 06, 2025 4:00p
Where:
Marina Bay Boardwalk
333 Victory Rd
Quincy, MA 02171
Admission:
FREE
Hosted by:
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Event website:
https://www.quincyma.gov/specialevents/maritime_festival_.php
The City of Quincy proudly invites residents and visitors alike to celebrate Independence Day weekend at the inaugural Quincy400 Maritime Festival, a vibrant three-day waterfront celebration held on the Marina Bay Boardwalk. The festival is a showcase of Quincy’s storied maritime legacy and vibrant community spirit. Running from Friday, July 4th through Sunday, July 6th, this free, family-friendly festival will feature live entertainment, historic reenactments, children’s bike and wagon parade, schooner tours, and much more.
With free admission and free parking, the Quincy400 Maritime Festival offers something for everyone — from history lovers and foodies to young families and music fans.
Schedule of Events:
Friday, July 4 | 2:00 PM-9:00 PM
2:00 PM: Festival Open, DJ Live (Stage)
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Opening Ceremony with Mayor Koch (At the Clock Tower)
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Lexington Minutemen Reenactment
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Jungle Jim Balloon Magic Show (Kids Entertainment)
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Performance by Maddi Ryan
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Performance by the Orchid Reed Band
Saturday, July 5 | 10:00 AM-10:00 PM
10:00 AM: Festival Open, DJ Live (Stage)
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Children's Bike and Wagon Parade (Kids Entertainment)
12:30 PM -1:30 PM: Puppet Showplace Show (Kids Entertainment)
1:30 - 1:45 PM & 2:30 - 2:45 PM: Flagship Drumline
3:00 PM-3:30 PM & 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Middlesex County Fife & Drum
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Performance by Matt Heaton & The Outside Toys (Kids Entertainment)
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Performance by The Sultans Band
8:30 PM – 10:00 PM: Light Up Your Boat Display
Sunday, July 6 | 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
10:00 AM: Festival Open, DJ Live (Stage)
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Decorate Dinghy Parade
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Performance by Ayla Brown
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM: Lexington Minutemen Reenactment
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Robert Clarke Magic Show (Kids Entertainment)
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Take a selfie with Abigail and John Adams
Ongoing Weekend Activities:
Live Music & Entertainment
Boat Display & Tours
Sand Sculpture
Delicious Food For Purchase From Marina Bay Restaurants
Shop Marina Bay Retail Stores
Meet Marina Bay Businesses
Break Rock Brewery Beer Garden
Children's Activities & Face Painting
Fire Performers & Jugglers
Plein Air Maritime Artists
Dining Tent
Stroll the Boardwalk and Enjoy the Festivities!
For more information please visit Quincy400.com.
