The New England Boat Show will be taking place from Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, through Sunday January 12th, 2025, at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC). This is a large regional event (25,000 local and regional attendees expected) and most attendees are expected to drive, impacting the traffic in downtown Boston, and especially around the South Boston Waterfront. 

Traffic in the area is expected to be heaviest on Friday, January 10th, to Sunday, Jan 12th, from 9am – 8pm each day.

Attendees, as well as local employees working in and around the South Boston Waterfront, are urged to make alternative plans for their commute. Use of public transit is strongly encouraged. If you must drive, please allow additional time for your commute.

Parking in the South Lot of the BCEC is expected to fill quickly for this event. Additional parking will be offered at off-site lots in the South Boston Waterfront area. Signs will direct attendees to off-site parking. Local and state police details will be in place to help direct traffic and pedestrians.