Weekend Picks – June 21st

Cue the Duck Boats – Celtics Rolling Rally

Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Celtics, and TD Garden announced a rolling rally parade to celebrate the Celtics’ 18th NBA Championship. During the parade, Celtics players will celebrate on Boston’s famous Duck Boats, as is tradition for championship-winning teams. The parade will take place on Friday, June 21, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., beginning in front of TD Garden on Causeway Street, passing by City Hall Plaza and the Boston Common on Tremont Street, and ending on Boylston Street by the Hynes Convention Center.  Be a part of it!  Here are parking/traffic restrictions!

Visit the Mango Man

The Mango Man truck features the freshest mangos in the neighborhood!  Stop by the corner of Gove Street and Havre Street on Saturday at 1pm until they sell out!  Follow Mango Fiesta on Instagram for the latest!

For the kids

Visit one of the city’s splash pads, including ones at East Boston Memorial Park and Sumner/Lamson Street Playground– here’s a list of more splash pads in Boston! 

Let’s get some ice cream

When the summer sun is shining bright, there’s nothing quite like indulging in a refreshing ice-cold treat to beat the heat. In East Boston, you’ll find a delightful array of frozen dessert spots that cater to every palate and preference. From exotic flavors to unique combinations, here are the best places to savor ice cream and icy delights in this vibrant neighborhood. Check out our roundup! 

Zumix Free Summer Concert Series

Enjoy a free outdoor concert at Piers Park on Sundays from 6pm-8pm!  Bring your own chair!

$18 Lobsters at Legal Seafood

Legal Seafood is celebrating the Celtics 18th Championship with $18 lobsters – 1 1/4 pound lobsters served with corn and potatoes on Friday, June 18th!

Hit the Beach

We have some of the cleanest urban beaches in the country right here in the neighborhood!  Make a plan to spend a day at the beach! Read our beach etiquette post!  Pack a picnic. Pick up lunch at Meridian Food Market! 

EBO  + Co Grocery is Summer-ready

EBO + Co Grocery refrigerators a+ freezers are filled with treats to keep you cool including chilled bottle of rosé, frozen snickers, freeze pops, ice cream sandwiches + more!

Rosé + Oysters at Reel House

Enjoy the first official weekend of summer by sipping on rosé and eating some oysters at Reel House this weekend!

SPORTS! 

Red Sox vs. Reds, Saturday June 22 at 4pm and Sunday, June 23 at 1:40pm.

Here are  7 Places to Watch in the Neighborhood! 

Check back, as this list may be updated.