Charlestown July 4th Events, Trash Schedule

Independence Day is a week from Friday, and to get ahead of the game, we're taking a look at what events are planned in the Charlestown area. 

Boston city offices, the Boston Public Library and BCYF Community Centers will be closed on Friday, July 4, and Sunday parking rules will be in effect that day, as well. 

The Mirabella Pool in the North End and Clougherty Pool in Charlestown will be open during regular hours on July 4. 

Nearby Events

Boston

Annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular

The celebration begins in Boston on Thursday, July 3 with a concert from 8:30 to 10 p.m., followed by the Independence Day event beginning at 12 p.m. on July 4 with recorded music beginning in Boston and recorded music beginning at 4:30 p.m. in Cambridge. 

The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular begins at 8:30 p.m., with fireworks set for 10:30 pm. 

Charlestown

July 4th Special at Pier 6

For those who can't make it to Boston's celebration event this year, Pier 6 will host a special July 4 special in Charlestown. Patrons can watch the USS Constitution make its annual cruise through Boston Harbor. The vessel is expected to enter a three-year restoration process starting next year.  

Newton

Fourth of July Celebration

Newton will hold a special day-long celebration on Friday, July 4 from 1 to 9 p.m., including a fireworks display at 9 p.m. 

Charlestown Trash Schedule 

There will be no trash or recycling delays for residents in Charlestown or in the following neighborhoods :

• Back Bay
• Bay Village
• Beacon Hill
• Chinatown
• Fenway
• Leather District
• Mission Hill
• North End
• Roxbury
• South End

• Allston
• Brighton
• Dorchester
• East Boston
• Hyde Park
• Jamaica Plain (if trash is picked up twice a week, there is no delay)
• Mattapan
• Roslindale
• South Boston