Boston’s biggest events are all happening this week. Buckle up.

By Saturday night, the Charles River area will be flooded with a sea of ​​blankets and lawn chairs for the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Party. By next Thursday, July 9, Gillette Stadium (renamed Boston Stadium) will host a World Cup quarterfinal match. By the following Saturday, July 11, more than 60 tall ships will sail into Boston Harbor for Boston sailings. No pressure, right?

Three of the biggest events Boston will see all year all crammed into a one-week span. If you follow half the headlines Traffic warnings or explaining “how to get to Foxborough,” you probably already knew this was coming. What you may not have realized is that it’s all about to happen at once, starting this weekend.

First up: the 4th of July and American 250. The highlight of the weekend is the Boston Pops 4th of July fireworks spectacular, hosted by Jane Lynch. It will include performances by rappers Chance the Rapper, Lainey Wilson and Trombone Shorty, as well as a revolutionary-themed drone show during the introduction to 1812. Esplanade entry for entry begins at 4pm, followed by a Pops concert at 7pm and a fireworks display at 9:15pm. Storrow Drive will be closed to vehicles and the T will be free after 8:30pm on Saturday.

The smoke had barely cleared before the World Cup was underway again in full force. Boston has already hosted six games this summer, and next Thursday Quarter-finals July 9 will be the last game the city will host. The start is at 4 p.m., which means rush hour traffic on Route 1 can be particularly bad. However, there are alternatives to driving.

And just when you think things have calmed down, more than 60 tall ships will slide into Boston Harbor. Boston’s Sail Parade on July 11 kicks off a five-day waterfront celebration celebrating the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. Led by the USS Constitution, the tall ships will sail through the Boston Harbor Channel before arriving at docking locations throughout the city.

So what are you actually doing this week?

Share the excitement! It’s a historic summer in the making, according to city officials, and you won’t want to miss being a part of it.

“For more than two years, city departments and our local, state, and federal partners have worked together to support tournament activities and community events throughout Boston while continuing to provide the high-quality services residents depend on every day,” Chief Operating Officer Dion Irish said in a statement. statement.

Then, be comfortable not driving, if you can. Fortunately, Boston has a network of transportation options to choose from. Plus, we have a guide for navigating the city during this busy time.

If you can’t avoid driving, plan ahead and know where congestion is likely to be heaviest. Fourth of July traffic will be concentrated in downtown Boston and Cambridge. World Cup crowds will gather around Foxborough and South Station. Sailing-related traffic in Boston (plus Warnings) will mostly affect the waterfront. The good news: The events don’t largely overlap, which is a small mercy in a busy week.

Boston is about to spend eight days at the hub of summer events. You can also grab a lawn chair, cheer on your favorite team and enjoy the view.

Annie Jonas is a community writer for Boston.com. She was previously a local editor at Patch and a freelancer at the Financial Times.