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Head of the Charles Regatta Brings a Weekend of Racing to Boston

Tens of thousands of spectators are expected to enjoy the beloved Boston tradition this year

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – OCTOBER 20: Athletes make their way to the starting line in front of the Boston city skyline during the 55th Head of the Charles Regatta on October 20, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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The 2022 Head of the Charles Regatta, a storied Boston tradition, came to its exciting conclusion Sunday, after a weekend of racing.

Hundreds of thousands of spectators have enjoyed the rowing race on the Charles River since it began in 1965. This year's Head of the Charles event will run through Sunday.

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This is the world's largest rowing event; this year, it will host some 11,000 competitors and is expected to draw tens of thousands of spectators to Boston.

Head of the Charles schedule, results

You can find the full schedule for the entire weekend here, and see results on this page.

Best places to watch the Head of the Charles

The organizers of the Head of the Charles have put together this handy list of some of the best places to watch the race in person if you're planning to head in to the city this weekend.

Head of the Charles road closures

Drivers should expect traffic impacts over the weekend due to the race.

Memorial Drive will be closed from the Cambridge Boat Club to Western Avenue from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Parking is extremely limited for spectators, athletes and volunteers, so race organizers urge people to carpool whenever possible or take the MBTA.

Here are some parking options if you are planning to drive.

More of NBC10 Boston's coverage of the Head of the Charles Regatta:

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