Catch Sail Boston 2026's Parade of Sail from Castle Island
DCR's Castle Island is a great place to view the arrival of the Tall Ships during the Parade of Sail on Saturday, July 11th. The event will be taking place at 2010 Day Blvd., Boston, MA 02127 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
\What to Know Before You Go
- Visitors are encouraged to utilize MBTA shuttle service from JFK Station for direct transportation to Castle Island. MBTA will provide shuttle bus service from JFK Station to Castle Island.
- Be aware of street and parking lot closure. Day Boulevard will close to vehicular traffic beginning at approximately 5:00 AM on Saturday, July 11, from Shore Road to Kosciuszko Circle. DCR will notify residents through posted signage beginning at 10:00 PM on July 10 through 8:00 PM on July 11.
- All visitors arriving by shuttle, walking, biking, or other transportation methods will be required to proceed through the security checkpoint.
- Castle Island will operate as an enhanced security area with visitor screening prior to entry. Security checkpoints will be located at the entrance to the Causeway and at the Castle Island parking lot in Pleasure Bay. Screening areas will open at 7:00 AM. All bags are subject to search. Visitors may leave the secure area but must be re-screened before they return.
- Prohibited items include backpacks, other large bags, coolers on wheels, firearms, weapons, sharp objects, fireworks, pop-up tents or canopies, glad containers, pre-mixed beverages, alcoholic beverages, wagons or pull carts, drones, pets (excluding certified service animals), grills, propane tanks or open flames, bicycles and electric scooters.
- Allowed items include small clutch purses/bags that are easily searchable, shoulder strap or single handle coolers, folding/beach chairs, umbrellas, baby strollers, diaper bags that are easily searchable, glass baby bottles, selfie sticks, and blankets or tarps (no larger than 10’ x 10’).
- Limited ADA parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis along Farragut Road. A designated ADA viewing area will be located on the east side of Fort Independence along the upper walkway area.
- Fort Independence will be closed to the public on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12.
- Portable toilets and the public restroom building will be available.
- Stay hydrated. There are public water fountains as well as an on-site concession where people can purchase water, drinks, and food. There will also be four water bottle filling stations available.
- Follow sun safety guidelines.
- For more information and to plan your visit, see www.sailboston.com.
Prohibited Items
Please do not bring the following items:
- Backpacks or Large Bags
- Coolers on Wheels
- Firearms, Weapons, Sharp Objects, or Fireworks
- Pop-up tents or Canopies
- Glass Containers, Pre-mixed Beverages, or Alcoholic Beverages
- Wagons or Pull Carts
- Drones
- Pets (Excluding certified service animals)
- Grills, Propane Tanks or Open Flames
- Bicycles or Electric Scooters (Bicycle parking will be available outside of most screening areas. Please visit www.sailboston.com for more details)
All bags will be subject to search. There will be no storage of bags on site.
Allowed Items
The following items are allowed:
- Small Clutch Purses or Bags that are Easily Searchable
- Shoulder Strap or Single Handle Coolers
- Folding and Beach Chairs
- Umbrellas
- Baby Strollers
- Diaper Bags that are Easily Searchable
- Glass Baby Bottles
- Blankets or Tarps, Max Size of 10'x10'
For more information, please visit www.sailboston.com