Boston-area July Fourth events to see

📜 Harborfest kicks off July Fourth with the 9am parade from City Hall Plaza to the Old State House, followed by the reading of the Declaration of Independence, 9-10:15am.

👟 The typical tourist attractions like the USS Constitution, Faneuil Hall and the Paul Revere House will be open 10am until the late afternoon. (See the full list here.)

🍻 Sam Adams in Jamaica Plain celebrates with beer specials, food and live music Friday-Sunday.

🎆 Plus: Watch the fireworks from View Boston for $50.

• Or splurge for the "VIP experience" with supposedly better views, two complimentary drinks and food for $150.