A beloved tradition that has occurred for more than two centuries, the Annual Oration has united generations of Bostonians during the Fourth of July. The Annual Oration began in 1771 to commemorate the anniversary of the Boston Massacre but eventually evolved into an event to celebrate independence.
Now for 2026, we're excited to welcome you to Faneuil Hall to celebrate
Boston 250 with Mayor Michelle Wu and a special guest.
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
11:00 AM
Faneuil Hall
1 Faneuil Hall Square
Boston, MA
*Please RSVP by Wednesday, July 1
