Friday, June 16 | Noon
Boston Harbor Hotel Rotunda
With Boston Harbor and the Boston fireboat ceremonially spraying water as a backdrop, the Opening Ceremony will kick-off Sail Boston 2017. There will be a ceremonial welcome with a speaking program to follow which will include a Blessing of the Sails and a presentation of the flags from each country.
Saturday, June 17 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Boston Harbor
The Grand Parade of Sail will highlight the day’s activities as vessels parade in flotillas from Broad Sound into the main channel of Boston Harbor, along the Boston waterfront, turning at Charlestown, before proceeding to their assigned berthing areas.
Saturday, June 17 – Wednesday, June 21 | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Boston Fish Pier and Charlestown Navy Yard
Come see the Tall Ships and enjoy music, entertainment and food for purchase.
Saturday, June 17 | 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday, June 18 – Wednesday, June 21 | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Boston Fish Pier*, World Trade Center, Fan Pier and Charlestown Navy Yard
Following the Parade of Sail on Saturday, June 17, the Tall Ships will be berthed at various piers for the public to view and board. Boarding hours vary at the Captain’s discretion.
Boarding Hours | Ship Locations by Pier
*Boston Fish Pier docks open at 4:00 PM
Sunday, June 18 | 8:00 AM
North Jetty
Watch 200 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen run from the North Jetty pier to Christopher Columbus Park and back.
Sunday, June 18 | 10:00 – 10:30 AM
Chapel of Our Lady of Good Voyage
Ecumenical service for the general public, cadets, crew and guests associated with Sail Boston.
Sunday, June 18 | 11:00 AM
Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial
The U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps accompanied by Naval forces from Canada, Chile, Ecuador and Peru will lay wreathes in honor of the men and women from Massachusetts who served in Iraq and Afghanistan and gave their lives for our nation.
Monday, June 19 | Noon – 1:00 PM
Seaport Boulevard to Downtown Crossing
The Crew & Cadet Street Parade presented by Downtown Boston BID is an opportunity to celebrate Sail Boston 2017 and to welcome crew, cadets and guests from around the world. Marching bands and cadets from the visiting ships will parade from Seaport Boulevard to Downtown Crossing.
Tuesday, June 20 | 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Moakley Park
Crews and cadets of the Tall Ships will participate in a friendly competition in a soccer tournament at Moakley Park. We welcome you to come cheer on the competing crews from the sidelines!
Tuesday, June 20 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Charlestown Navy Yard
Come see the Tall Ships and enjoy a night of musical and military entertainment.
Constitution Color Guard
Irish American Police Officers Association Pipes & Drums
William Diamond Jr. Fife & Drum
Wednesday, June 21 | Noon
South Boston Maritime Park
Wednesday, June 21 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Fan Pier
Come see the Tall Ships and enjoy a night of musical and military entertainment.
Chilean Band
Dan Clark the Singing Trooper
Lynn English ROTC
Middlesex County Volunteers Fife & Drum
Sweet Harmony
U.S. Coast Guard Drill Team
Wheelhouse Rodeo
Thursday morning, June 22
The Tall Ships depart Boston Harbor. The majority of the Tall Ships will continue on the next leg of the Rendez-Vous 2017 Tall Ships Regatta to Canada.
