As Boston gears up for a series of significant events during the summer of 2025, local authorities are urging attendees to utilize walking, biking, or public transportation to get around.
Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike-sharing service, as well as details about MBTA services, are readily available online for those looking to travel more sustainably.
The MBTA has recommended that riders purchase round-trip tickets rather than one-way tickets to ensure a quicker return journey after these popular gatherings.
The events are expected to bring large crowds and, consequently, some temporary parking restrictions will be implemented in various neighborhoods to aid in managing the increased foot traffic.
**BACK BAY**
One of the key events taking place is the Hare Krishna Procession, scheduled for Saturday, June 28, 2025.
This culturally significant parade will commence at the intersection of St Cecilia Street and Boylston Street at 12 Noon, proceeding down Boylston Street before entering Boston Common.
To facilitate the procession, there will be temporary parking restrictions in effect on certain streets.
Specifically, parking will be prohibited along both sides of Cambria Street from Boylston Street to St Cecilia Street, as well as on both sides of Charles Street from Boylston Street to the Center Gate located between the Public Garden and Boston Common.
**CHINATOWN**
Following closely, the annual Chinatown Main Street Festival is set for Saturday, July 5, 2025.
This event, organized by the Chinatown Main Street Program, will occupy segments of Beach Street and Hudson Street, marking a vibrant celebration of the local culture.
To ensure pedestrian safety and smooth event operations, parking restrictions will be implemented on both sides of Beach Street from J. F. Fitzgerald Expressway Surface Road to Harrison Avenue and on both sides of Hudson Street from Kneeland Street to Beach Street.
**DORCHESTER**
The Fourth of July Safety Precautions will be in place at the BHA Franklin Field Housing Development on Friday, July 4, 2025.
In a collaborative effort involving the Boston Police Department, the Boston Housing Authority, and the Mayor’s Office of Emergency Management, certain streets will be temporarily restricted to maintain safety in the area.
This initiative particularly focuses on keeping non-resident vehicles off public streets during the evening of July 4 and the following morning.
The designated streets for parking restrictions include both sides of Stratton Street from Lyford Street to Ames Street and both sides of Westview Street from Blue Hill Avenue to the end of the street, adjacent to Harambee Park.
**DOWNTOWN BOSTON**
On the same day, Boston will also host its annual Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2025, beginning at City Hall Plaza.
The parade route includes a significant gathering at the Old State House, where the Declaration of Independence will be read, resulting in temporary closures of several streets.
The streets expected to close include Congress Street, State Street, and Devonshire Street around the Old State House, in addition to rolling street closures along Cambridge Street, Tremont Street, Bromfield Street, Washington Street, and State Street.
Parking restrictions will affect both sides of Devonshire Street from State Street to Quaker Lane and both sides of State Street from Congress Street to Washington Street throughout the day.
**FENWAY/KENMORE**
Additionally, preparations are underway for the starlit July 4th Celebration at the Esplanade Hatch Shell occurring from Thursday, July 3 to Saturday, July 5, 2025.
To guarantee the safety of attendees and create clear evacuation routes, parking restrictions will be enforced on several nearby streets.
Affected streets include the north side of Beacon Street from David G. Mugar Way to the dual head meter at 120 Beacon Street and north side of Stuart Street from Tremont Street to Charles Street South.
Further restrictions apply to both sides of Arlington Street from Beacon Street to Commonwealth Avenue, and various streets extending from Marlborough Street to Back Street will also experience parking limitations.
These streets include Berkeley, Clarendon, Dartmouth, and Exeter Streets, ensuring that evacuation routes remain clear during the event.
**MATTAPAN**
In a similar effort in another part of the city, Fourth of July Safety Precautions will also be enacted in the BHA Gallivan Housing Development area on Friday, July 4, 2025.
Again, the concerted effort by the Boston Police Department, the Boston Housing Authority, and other agencies aims to restrict non-resident vehicles in this housing development for public safety.
Details on specific streets affected by parking restrictions are forthcoming, enabling residents to best prepare for the festivities that will ignite the 4th of July celebrations across Boston.
As we look forward to enjoying these events, the emphasis on utilizing public transport options reinforces the city’s commitment to sustainable practices.
In preparation for these engaging community gatherings and festivities, attendees are encouraged to plan ahead and be mindful of parking restrictions in their areas.
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