Organizers are expecting record crowds at the Sixth Working Waterfront Festival this weekend, when the waterfront will be transformed from a commercial fishing port into a public celebration of the fishing industry.
Held today from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the festival will span Fisherman’s Wharf/Pier 3, State Pier and Steamship Pier, welcoming visitors with a variety of activities for all ages.
"I think it’s going to be the biggest crowd we’ve ever had," said director Laura Orleans Friday evening as she hosted a harbor tour for out-of-town participants in the festival. Other organizers were hanging signs and banners in preparation for the event.