Upcoming Events

Chelsea 400th Time Capsule
Mon, Jan 06
Chelsea Council Chambers
Jan 06, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Chelsea Council Chambers, 500 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150, USA
Jan 06, 2025, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Chelsea Council Chambers, 500 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150, USA
Why a Time Capsule, You Ask? Great question, in 100 years, people might look at our smartphones and wonder if they were some kind of ancient artifact. Will they think our memes were sacred texts? Will our TikTok dances be considered sophisticated art? The possibilities are endless.
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Our Mission

To celebrate and educate our community about Chelsea’s history and its future. And to embrace the City’s story of being open, amenable and receptive to all cultures and ethnicities.

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Past Events

Wed, Dec 11
Wisdom of The Elders
Chelsea Senior Center
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Dec 11, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Chelsea Senior Center, 10 Riley Way, Chelsea, MA 02150, USA
Join local artist Kyle Browne and the Chelsea Senior Center for the opening reception of Wisdom of the Elders, a new exhibit celebrating the voices and wisdom of Chelsea’s elders. This project, partially funded by the Chelsea Cultural Council, is part of the 400th Anniversary celebration of Chelsea.
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Sat, Oct 12
Latin Heritage Festival
City Hall Lawn
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Oct 12, 2024, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
City Hall Lawn, 500 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150, USA
National Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 to October 15, honors the culture, history, advocacy, art and food contributions of Hispanic/Latino community to the United States.
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Sun, Sep 22
Chelsea Jewish Heritage Day
Walnut Street Synagogue
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Sep 22, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Walnut Street Synagogue, 145 Walnut St, Chelsea, MA 02150, USA
Join us for an afternoon to celebrate Chelsea's Jewish Community and the community's 400th anniversary!
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Sat, Sep 21
Chelsea Day 2024 & Parade
Mary O'Malley Park
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Sep 21, 2024, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Mary O'Malley Park, Chelsea, MA 02150, USA
A community event with music, live entertainment, street performers and so much more...
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Thu, Sep 12
Mandatory Parade Participant Meeting
Chelsea Senior Center
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Sep 12, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Chelsea Senior Center, 10 Riley Way, Chelsea, MA 02150, USA
All participants are expected to attend this meeting to finalize plans for the parade and safety.
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Sun, Sep 08
Chelsea 5k Road Race
Kick Off
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Sep 08, 2024, 9:00 AM
Kick Off, 180 Walnut St, Chelsea, MA 02150, USA
A scenic 5k route that winds through the heart of the community passing by cherished landmarks in Chelsea. This event is supported in part by the Chelsea Heritage Celebrations Grant awarded by the Chelsea Cultural Council.
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Sat, Aug 31
Bicentennial of Lafayette's Speech - Reenactment
City Hall Lawn
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Aug 31, 2024, 9:00 AM
City Hall Lawn, 500 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150, USA
Join us and come dressed for the era to learn about historic speech. Throughout 2024–2025, the American Friends of Lafayette will host educational programming across the United States and in France to commemorate the Bicentennial of Lafayette’s return to America as the “Guest of the Nation.”
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Thu, Aug 29
CineFest Latino
Apollinaire Theatre Company
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Aug 29, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Apollinaire Theatre Company, 189 Winnisimmet St, Chelsea, MA 02150, USA
CineFest Latino Boston Inaugural Community Screening Join us for CineFest Latino Boston’s inaugural Community Screening, which kicks off its annual festival from September 25 to 29. This FREE EVENT is also part of the festivities celebrating Chelsea’s 400th anniversary.
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Wed, Aug 21
Mandatory Parade Participant Meeting
Chelsea Senior Center
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Aug 21, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Chelsea Senior Center, 10 Riley Way, Chelsea, MA 02150, USA
All registered groups & participants are expected to attend this parade meeting. If a representative does not attend this meeting it will risk your participation in the parade!
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Wed, Aug 07
Lafayette - More Than A Rockstar
Chelsea Public Library
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Aug 07, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Chelsea Public Library, 569 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150, USA
Join the Chelsea Library for an educational 1824 presentation on Lafayette and his journey around the state!
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Sat, Jul 20
Box District Block Party
Box District Park
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Jul 20, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Box District Park, Gerrish Ave, Chelsea, MA 02150, USA
Let's celebrate in unity our neighborhood resilience.
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Thu, Jul 18
Chelsea Creek Cycle Boat Tours
Cabot's Landing
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Jul 18, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Cabot's Landing, 201 Marginal St, Chelsea, MA 02150, USA
Here is your chance to experience the historic Chelsea Creek from a whole new perspective. Register Today.
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Mon, Jul 01
People of Chelsea Project Exhibit
Spencer Lofts Gallery
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Jul 01, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Spencer Lofts Gallery, 60 Dudley St, Chelsea, MA 02150, USA
The Spencer Lofts Gallery (www.spencerloftsgallery.com) is proud to celebrate Chelsea's 400th with an exhibit of the ongoing People of Chelsea Project.
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Thu, Jun 27
Chelsea 400th GALA
Spring Hill Suites, Revere Beach
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Jun 27, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Spring Hill Suites, Revere Beach, 400 Ocean Ave, Revere, MA 02151, USA
An Evening of Excitement Awaits at the CHELSEA 400th ANNIVERSARY GALA. Join us for an evening of music, dancing, raffles and more! TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT FOR THIS EVENT - THANK YOU!
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Thu, Jun 20
Mandatory Parade Meeting
Chelsea Senior Center
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Jun 20, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Chelsea Senior Center, 10 Riley Way, Chelsea, MA 02150, USA
Informational meeting for Parade Participants & Volunteers! Route, set-up and other event details for parade participants. MUST ATTEND!
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Thu, Jun 06
Battle of Chelsea Creek Event
Eastern Salt Company
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Jun 06, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Eastern Salt Company, 99 Marginal St, Chelsea, MA 02150, USA
Join us to learn about this historic battle and its significance to Chelsea and the history of the United States! Registration is FREE!
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Mon, May 27
Memorial Day Ceremony
Chelsea City Hall, Front Lawn
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May 27, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Chelsea City Hall, Front Lawn, 500 Broadway, Chelsea, MA 02150, USA
You are invited to the City of Chelsea 2024 Memorial Day Ceremony. Please join us in commemorating the sacrifice our military service members have made over the years for our great country.
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Thu, May 16
Field of Honor
Chelsea Square
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May 16, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Chelsea Square, Chelsea, MA 02150, USA
In honor of the men and women who sacrificed their lives for this country, join us for our annual Field of Honor Event in Chelsea Square. All Chelsea Residents are invited.
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About Chelsea400

Chelsea400 is a community-driven initiative aimed at celebrating Chelsea's 400th anniversary in 2024. We are looking for participants, volunteers, and sponsors to collaborate with us and help plan a memorable celebration. Our goal is to showcase the rich history and vibrant culture of Chelsea and bring together the community to create an unforgettable event. Join us in our mission to make the 400th anniversary of Chelsea a once-in-a-lifetime experience.