Quincy 400 Maritime Festival

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.

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