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June 14, 2026
Flag Day 'Raise It Up' Event in Harvard Square Today, 11 AM–1 PM
The Harvard Square Business Association hosts its Raise It Up Flag Day celebration today, June 14, from 11 AM to 1 PM in Harvard Square.
Cambridge Office for Tourism
Family Music Festival at Lowell School Park Today, Noon–3 PM
Lowell School Park (25 Lowell St.) hosts a Family Music Festival today from noon to 3 PM, with student and faculty performances, lawn games, crafts, and an instrument petting zoo.
Harvard Square Business Association
47th Boston Dragon Boat Festival on the Charles Today; Memorial Drive Closed All Day
The 47th Annual Boston Dragon Boat Festival runs noon–5 PM today near the Weeks Footbridge, with racing, performances, and food trucks; Memorial Drive from JFK Street to Western Avenue is fully closed to vehicles from 6 AM to 7 PM.
Cambridge Office for Tourism
Comedy Studio Runs Comedic Harvard Square Tour Today at 4 PM
The Comedy Studio leads a comedic historical walking tour of Harvard Square today, departing 5 JFK St. at 4 PM and wrapping with a stand-up show at 6 PM.
Harvard Square Business Association
Memorial Drive Car-Free Again Today, 11 AM–7 PM
DCR closes Memorial Drive from Western Avenue to JFK Street to vehicles every Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM through November 8; the Gerry's Landing Road–JFK Street stretch remains closed separately for the Phase 3 Improvement project.
Massachusetts DCR
World Cup Watch Party Comes to Harvard Square Tuesday, June 16
Cambridge's free outdoor World Cup watch party series hits Church and Brattle Streets on Tuesday, June 16 (5–10 PM) for Iraq vs. Norway, with free food, face painting, and soccer activities.
City of Cambridge
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