Bridge of Joy Grand Opening Announced

Mark your calendars — the Bridge of Joy Grand Opening is happening August 6, 2025!

Join us in celebrating the arrival of three large-scale bronze sculptures by internationally acclaimed artists Gillie and Marc, soon to be installed across Charlestown. The project is presented by Navy Yard Garden & Art, Inc. with generous support from the City of Boston Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture, alongside local civic and community partners.

Opening festivities begin at The Anchor at 5:30pm, with remarks and an introduction by the artists. Afterward, guests are encouraged to walk to each sculpture and enjoy family-friendly activities along the route — including face painting, airbrush tattoos, food trucks, ice cream, personalized poems, and a photo contest with a prize from the artists.

This public art installation is designed to connect both sides of the Tobin Bridge, long seen as a dividing line in the neighborhood. The sculptures — whimsical, joyful, and deeply symbolic — aim to spark imagination and bring Charlestown together through shared public space.

Want to learn more?
📅 View Grand Opening Event Details (English) | Ver detalles del evento de inauguración (Español)

🎨 Meet the Sculptures (English) | Conoce las esculturas (Español)

We can’t wait to welcome you.

Rain date: Thursday, August 7

Getting There

The Anchor is located at 1 Shipyard Park, Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown, MA.
Please note: Some map links may default to nearby addresses. For the most accurate location, enter "1 Shipyard Park" when using GPS or rideshare apps.

Transportation options:

• By Car: Public parking is available at 197 Eighth Street Garage

• By MBTA Bus: Take routes 92 or 93 to the Navy Yard

• By Ferry: Boston Harbor City Cruises ferry from Long Wharf

• By Subway: Take the Orange or Green Line to North Station, then walk or transfer to a bus