Boston, MA – July 2, 2024: Sailors from the submarine USS Massachusetts (L-R) Nathan Grunau, Timothy Hall and Toshia Soapes sample some chowder during the Chowderfest at Downtown Crossing. (Chris Christo/Boston Herald)

Boston, MA – July 2, 2024: The team from Love Art Sushi scurrys to keep up with demand during the Chowderfest at Downtown Crossing. (Chris Christo/Boston Herald)

Members of the William Diamond Jr. Fife and Drum Corp of Lexington, perform during the Chowderfest at Downtown Crossing.

Boston, MA – July 2, 2024: People queue up for samples during the Chowderfest at Downtown Crossing. (Chris Christo/Boston Herald)

Boston, MA – July 2, 2024:Taking her July 4th holiday in Boston, Kaitlyn McCann from Colorado Springs samples some chowder during the Chowderfest at Downtown Crossing. (Chris Christo/Boston Herald)

Boston, MA – July 2, 2024:A vendor wearing a clam hat gets into the spirit during the Chowderfest at Downtown Crossing. (Chris Christo/Boston Herald)