#public-events

#public-events

The Massachusetts Port Authority will unveil a 45-foot-tall soccer ball at Piers Park II in East Boston next month in hopes of breaking the Guinness World Record for World's Largest Soccer Ball, Massport said in a press release. The current record for largest soccer ball - 38 feet and 11.8 inches - was set in Doha, Qatar in 2013, the port authority said. The Boston installation is so big that passengers flying into Boston Logan Airport "will likely be able to see it," Samantha Decker, assistant director of media relations at Massport, told Boston.com.

The event, which for many years was an unsanctioned gathering, once drew roughly 20,000 people at its peak after the city took it over in 2017, but the sanctioned version has been on pause since 2023.

MoonFest draws inspiration from John Draper, who made history in 1840 by capturing one of the earliest photographs of the moon, bridging the gap between Earth and our celestial neighbor.

Visitors will be able to discover the Museum's vast collection of more than 320,000 objects not on display in the Covent Garden Museum - from tiny palm-sized collectables to entire train carriages and old buses.

Every first and third Friday of the month, locally sourced Artist Activators offer up free art making. Block Fest animates and celebrates the unit block of Turk Street with free arts activities, cultural offerings, community information, and discussion for the local residents, workers, and visitors. From live performance and art exhibition to screen printing workshops and crochet jams, Block Fest is a monthly celebration of the Tenderloin's creative spirit.

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out of an abundance of caution

Claude isn't your average alligator. He's bright white, nearly blind and has regrown thousands of teeth. Claude is believed to be one of the oldest albino alligators in human care. In the wild, he likely wouldn't have survived past infancy - his bright white skin makes camouflage impossible and leaves him vulnerable to predators. At the Academy, though, Claude may live another three decades.

The facelift is no small thing. The 1962 landmark now boasts reclaimed redwood exteriors (from old NYC water towers), wider seats, 20 more ADA-accessible spots, new ramps, lifts and dressing rooms that are finally air-conditioned. Even the bathrooms got an overhaul-cheers to the Central Park Conservancy for more stalls in the women's restroom. Call it accessibility, sustainability and comfort in one neatly cued act.

Horizon 22 has attracted an average of 45,500 visitors per month since its launch, reaching one million visitors less than two years after opening.

ZUMBA® has become wildly addictive and is known for its high energy and flawless instruction.

This year's Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show will be more accessible than ever, with 100,000 free tickets offered for prime viewing spots along the East River.

"Every New Yorker deserves a chance to celebrate under the sparkle of the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks, and this year, 100,000 lucky residents will have front-row access to one of the city's most iconic events as our city celebrates its 400th anniversary this year and we get ready to celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary next year."

The challenges faced by the Museo Nacional de Antropología on the day of the prestigious award exemplify the critical link between safety and cultural heritage, particularly in public institutions.

Cork City Council is deeply saddened to confirm that a participant in the Cork City Marathon has tragically passed away. Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased.

The prevailing rule of etiquette discourages people from giving unsolicited advice about others' parenting choices, even when concern arises about potential health risks for children.

The amendment claims that Pride and LGBTQ+ public events could be considered "harmful to children" and bans the "depiction or promotion" of homosexuality to youth under 18.