Being an official state holiday, Columbus Day in Boston, MA is usually a very busy weekend, and guests wishing to partake in the festivities should book hotels far in advance to guarantee vacancy and decent rates. Boston, MA celebrates Columbus Day with fall harvest festivals, a Columbus Day parade, a collection of sports events, and huge Columbus Day sales at many retail stores. The parade is known for its mixture of marching brass bands, modern and Colonial military marches, floats, politicians, vintage automobiles, and plenty of marching groups. For nature lovers, many of the trees around Boston are in peak color changing season during this holiday, offering ample opportunities for photography.

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