"Sand Sculptures at Revere Beach, 7-15-2012" by xraysps from Flickr.

Touted as a "Wonders of the World" and the largest free event in Massachusetts by event organizers, the annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival runs from Friday, July 22 to Sunday, July 24. It opens at 10:00 a.m. each day and closes at 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday.

It will feature numerous, large sand sculptures by world-class sculptors. There will also be food trucks with world cuisine, live entertainment, and a schedule that includes fireworks at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday.