Annual Boston Film Festival

1 Kendall Sq, Kendall Landmark Theatre, Cambridge, MA 02139

Description: The Boston Film Festival has evolved over the years to include such illustrious premiers as Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Prime, Matchstick Men, American Beauty and the Piano. And with Massachusetts fast becoming an epicenter of big budget filming, this year's festival is bound to draw in some big names. From shorts to documentaries to feature films, the festival has something for everyone. Evening receptions hosted by renowned chefs and restaurateurs is a great place for budding filmmakers and talent to network and mingle among veterans of the industry. Check out the website for tickets.
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Berklee Bean Town Jazz Festival

Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02116 866-442-7995

Description: Disc Jockey Greg Sarni started this festival in 1996. Performances are free and feature many talented jazz musicians, including The Love Dogs, The Jones Brothers, and Johnny and The East Coast Rockers. Many establishments that support the two-day jazz fest will offer discounts to customers sporting the Bean Town Jazz Festival Buttons. Usually held the last week in September.
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Boston International Film Festival

175 Tremont St, AMC Loews Boston Common, Boston, MA 02111 617-423-3499

Description: A variety of short and feature films are presented during this festival. Many entries are works that were completed by students from nearby arts schools. The event is non-competitive, and some films that are shown become big hits at the box office. One example is \\"American Beauty,\\" which ended up winning an Oscar.
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Boston Tea Party Reenactment

310 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108 617-482-6439

Description: While nothing will ever rival the original 1773 Boston Tea Party, this annual re-enaction is passionate and exciting. Watch as protesters, dressed in period costumes, march from the Old South Meeting House to the replicated Boston Tea Party Ship, where they angrily dump the tea into the water. If you'd like to blend in with the crowd, dress in colonial garb and receive free admission.
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Boston Wine Festival

70 Rowes Wharf, Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston, MA 617-330-9355

Description: Love to wine and dine? Don't miss this series of themed wine dinners, held from January to April. Each event is hosted by the winemaker or proprietor, and in past years popular events have included The Battle of the Cabernets and Meritage Madness.
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Christmas Festival and Gingerbread House Competition

200 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210 617-385-4212

Description: Over 350 vendors sell art, crafts, flavorful foods and more at this holiday market. Aside from getting your shopping done, the main appeal is the annual gingerbread house competition. Pastry chefs and decorators from many local businesses enter their unique creations ... many of which look more like palaces or villages than houses. In previous years, the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, Legal Seafoods and the Westin Hotel at Copley have participated.
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First Night Boston

138 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111 617-635-4500

Description: Bring in the New Year with your neighbors, all three million of them. First Night is Boston's most celebrated party of the year with more than 40 indoor and outdoor venues throughout downtown Boston. Museums, theaters, churches and performance centers all over the city open their doors for events like the Family Festival at Hynes Convention Center, giant ice sculptures on Copley Square and Boston Common, fireworks, a Mardi Gras-style procession that weaves through the streets of Boston and, of course, you can't bring in the New Year without a countdown.
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Harvard Square Oktoberfest

Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA

Description: Food, beer, live entertainment, and shopping equal fun during this lively German festival. Clowns, rides, and face painting entertain children. Adults enjoy tasting foods and beers from around the world. Numerous vendors set up shop along the streets for those looking to go home with a memento. Multiple musical concerts are provided along the square. There is something for everyone during this popular local event.
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St. Patrick's Day Parade

Andrew Square, Boston, MA

Description: When it comes to celebration, the people of Boston aren't shy and this is especially true on St. Patty's Day! Its annual parade, held in South Boston, features three hours of marching bands, bagpipes and floats. For a good view of the festivities, arrive early -- in recent years, the event drew over 600,000 visitors! The route starts at the Broadway 'T' Station and ends at Andrew Square.
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Veterans Day Parade

Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108

Description: Be sure to take part in this meaningful parade, commemorating the sacrifice of the men and women who've served our nation in the armed forces. The parade begins at Beacon and Tremont Streets and proceeds to Boston Common. It's a wonderful opportunity to pay tribute and see first-hand the people who have helped earn our nation's freedoms.
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