July Fourth Celebration in Boston

Special events taking place as part of the City of Boston’s annual July Fourth celebration will require that vehicle traffic is prohibited and parking is restricted on select streets in Boston.  People coming into the city to enjoy the festivities are strongly encouraged to take the MBTA.  Information on July 4th holiday service may be found at mbta.com.

Local streets closed to vehicular traffic: 

July 4 at 6 p.m. until completion of the celebration

Arlington Street, from Back Street to Beacon Street
Beacon Street, from Charles Street to Massachusetts Avenue
Berkeley Street, from Commonwealth Avenue to Back Street
Clarendon Street, from Back Street to Beacon Street
Dartmouth Street, from Commonwealth Avenue to Back Street
Exeter Street, from Back Street to Beacon Street
Fairfield Street, from Commonwealth Avenue to Back Street
Gloucester Street, from Back Street to Beacon Street
Hereford Street, from Commonwealth Avenue to Back Street
Massachusetts Avenue, from Beacon Street to the City of Cambridge

Parking restrictions: 

Tow Zone, No Stopping – Tuesday, June 30, through Saturday, July 4
Beacon Street, even side, from Berkeley Street to Clarendon Street
Tow Zone, No Stopping – Friday, July 3 through Saturday, July 4
Arlington Street, both sides, from Beacon Street to Commonwealth Avenue
Berkeley Street, both sides, from Marlborough Street to Back Street
Clarendon Street, both sides, from Marlborough Street to Back Street
Dartmouth Street, both sides, from Marlborough Street to Back Street
Exeter Street, both sides, from Marlborough Street to Back Street
Beacon Street, both sides, from Charles Street to Dartmouth Street
Back Street, both sides, from Dartmouth Street to David G. Mugar Way
Chestnut Street, both sides, from David G. Mugar Way to Brimmer Street
Mount Vernon Street, both sides, from David G Mugar Way to Brimmer Street
Pinckney Street, both sides, from David G. Mugar Way to Brimmer Street
Revere Street, both sides, from David G. Mugar Way to Charles Street
Tow Zone, No Stopping – Saturday, July 4
Arlington Street, both sides, from Commonwealth Avenue to St. James Avenue
Beacon Street, both sides, from Dartmouth Street to Charlesgate East
Berkeley Street, both sides, from Back Street to Boylston Street
Boylston Street, both sides, from Berkeley Street to Arlington Street
Clarendon Street, both sides, from Commonwealth Avenue to Back Street
Dartmouth Street, both sides, from Commonwealth Avenue to Back Street
Exeter Street, both sides, from Commonwealth Avenue to Back Street
Fairfield Street, both sides, from Commonwealth Avenue to Back Street
Gloucester Street, both sides, from Commonwealth Avenue to Back Street
Hereford Street, both sides, from Commonwealth Avenue to Back Street
Massachusetts Avenue, both sides, from Commonwealth Avenue to Back Street

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