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The YMCA of Greater Boston has been part of local life for 175 years, so a free afternoon at City Hall Plaza feels like a fitting way to mark the occasion. YMCA 175 Fest keeps the celebration firmly in the present, with food trucks, games, giveaways and entertainment designed for all ages. The useful part is that there is no ticket barrier or elaborate commitment here. You can drop by for an hour, let the kids burn off some energy, grab something to eat and keep moving, or settle in for the afternoon. The anniversary gives the event a reason to exist, but the neighborhood connection is the bigger draw: this is a chance to see the Y celebrating the communities it has served while making the plaza feel a little more like a gathering place.