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Boston plans for a Celtics duck boat parade
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The celebrations at TD Garden are just getting started. | Photo by @fantasmictravelers
Quack, quack — we can hear the cheers now for the city’s first duck boat parade since the Patriots’ Superbowl win in 2019. It’s been a long time coming since the city last celebrated a Celtics championship in 2008.

Curious how long ago that was? Let us set the stage for the year 2008 — Rajon Rondo, Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Kendrick Perkins were on the starting lineup, Barack Obama was elected to office, Apple released its second iPhone, and Lady Gaga released her debut album.

After Monday’s finals win against the Mavericks on 617 day, the C’s + the city are ready to have a quacking good party.

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The parade will begin at 11 a.m. on Causeway Street and end near the Hynes Convention Center.

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Map image via City of Boston

Mayor Wu and city officials announced the duck boat parade will take place on Friday, June 21 beginning at 11 a.m. from TD Garden on Causeway Street. The route will travel roughly 2 miles, passing by City Hall Plaza and the Boston Common on Tremont Street, and end on Boylston Street by the Hynes Convention Center.

The city shared event details and safety measures to make the parade a family-friendly celebration. Note: City streets in the West End, Downtown, and Back Bay will be shut down to traffic for the parade route.

Public transit is strongly recommended. The MBTA will have increased subway service and modified Commuter Rail schedules with additional train times before and after the parade.

Best spots to catch the parade:
  • City Hall Plaza beer garden
  • Outside of the Boston Public Market
  • Along the Boston Common
  • Boston Public Library steps
Let us know your favorite spots to catch all the parade action.
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Go Celtics
 
Events
Wednesday, June 19
  • Juneteenth Emancipation Observance | Wednesday, June 19 | 12-7 p.m. | National Center of Afro-American Artists, 300 Walnut Ave., Roxbury | Free | Commemorate the holiday with a flag raising at 12:30 p.m., a parade at 2 p.m., and an emancipation observance program at 4 p.m.
Thursday, June 20
  • Roger Daltrey | Thursday, June 20 | 7:30 p.m. | Leader Bank Pavilion, 290 Northern Ave., Boston | $55+ | See the “My Generation” artist at this rain or shine show.
Friday, June 21
  • Hike Boston: Park Ranger Ruins Hike | Friday, June 21 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Franklin Park Pierpont Road, Boston | Free | Learn about the historical features of Franklin Park and leave with a better understanding of what remains from the 19th century.
Saturday, June 22
  • Open Streets Boston | Saturday, June 22 | 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Blue Hill Avenue, Roxbury | Free | Enjoy car-free fun from Warren Street to West Cottage Street.
  • 5-Year Anniversary Party | Saturday, June 22 | 12 p.m. | Time Out Market, 401 Park Dr., Boston | Free entry | Celebrate the anniversary with a party on the lawn packed with a special pig roast and dessert carts, live music, beer tastings, games, and entertainment.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Holiday
  • Today is Juneteenth. It’s a federal holiday, so expect closures around the city like the Boston Public Library. Observe the day with one or more events from our Juneteenth event guide.
Open
  • The Vermilion Club is now open at the Connector in the Winthrop Center. The new modern steakhouse is the latest restaurant from Chef John Fraser and is located in the same space as the Lineup Food Hall. Make your reservations now to feast on dry-aged meats, whole fish, and veggie-forward dishes.
Health
  • A multi-million-dollar effort known as the HEALing Communities Study, which aimed to reduce opioid deaths by 40% in three years, didn’t reach its goal, according to a new study by the New England Journal of Medicine. In 2023, Bay State deaths did decrease but not across all demographics. (WBUR)
Plan Ahead
  • Save the date — the Somerville Flea will return on Sunday, Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. Celebrate the 12th year of the local flea market in the heart of Davis Square. Shop other thrifty finds from our guide.
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I’m excited to celebrate the C’s at the boat parade on Friday with all of you and “Big Al” Horford — who finally won an NBA title + played for my alma mater.
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