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Thank you for joining us for the Parade of Sail Viewing from Spectacle Island event. To ensure your visit is comfortable and enjoyable, please take a moment to review these important event details below:

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Know Before You Go

• Tickets are sold in person only, at the Hingham Shipyard ferry ticket office. No online, phone, or app sales. No day-of sales.
• Every ticket is for a specific trip time, out and back. Board the trip on your ticket.
• Passengers should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled departure. Security screening happens in Hingham before boarding. Give yourself time.
• Tickets are non-transferable and are only valid for the departure time printed on them.
• No alcohol on the ferries or on the trip. No glass containers.
• All bags are subject to search.
• Pack light. Backpacks and large bags are not allowed. Full list below.
• Plan your return. Last scheduled boat leaves the island at 4:00 PM.
• Lifeguards will be on duty on Spectacle Island in the designated swimming area.
• Boating drop-off and pick-up access will be available at the Spectacle dock.
• Visitors using moorings, dinghies, kayaks, or other small watercraft may pull up north of the swimming area.
• All visitors arriving by water will be directed to a security checkpoint before accessing the island.

On the Island

• Spectacle Island Visitor Center is open, with restrooms.
• Additional portable restrooms are set up near the viewing area at the North Drumlin.
• Zaz food concession is open.

Prohibited and allowed items

Prohibited:

• Backpacks or large bags
• Coolers on wheels
• Firearms, weapons, sharp objects, or fireworks
• Pop-up tents or canopies
• Glass containers, pre-mixed drinks, or alcoholic beverages
• Wagons or pull carts
• Drones
• Pets (certified service animals welcome)
• Grills, propane tanks, or open flames
• Bicycles or electric scooters

Allowed:

• Small clutch purses or bags (easily searchable)
• Shoulder-strap or single-handle coolers
• Folding or beach chairs
• Umbrellas
• Baby strollers
• Diaper bags (easily searchable)
• Glass baby bottles
• Blankets or tarps (max 10' x 10')
• Guests are subject to safety checks at departure points.