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Photos: The best images from the 2024 Head of the Charles

The event along the Charles River brings some of the best annual sights in Boston.

A morning sunrise lights up the Charles River for this eight person rowing shell. (David L Ryan/Globe Staff

The Head of the Charles is in full swing.

Thousands of rowers from around the world are in Boston this weekend for the world’s largest three-day regatta. As rowers from several parts of the world descend upon the Charles River, so do thousands of spectators, presenting one of the best annual sights in the city.

Let’s take a look at the best images through the first two days of the 2024 Head of the Charles.

Ducks lined up together in the Charles River as rowers passed by. – (David L Ryan/Globe Staff )
Rowers in the Senior-Veteran/Grand Veteran Singles event competed on Friday morning. – David L Ryan/Globe Staff
A rowing shell of eight got its practice in for its event at the Head of the Charles early in the morning. – David L Ryan/Globe Staff
Rowers get their practice in while Boston’s skyline overlooks them. – David L Ryan/Globe Staff
The Men’s Championship Singles heading toward the finish line on Saturday. – (Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff)
Steven Sparks and Victor El Kholti competing for Northeastern University in the Men’s Championship Doubles after passing the Eliot Bridge. – (Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff)
Rowers competing in the EXH Survivors Row (cancer survivors) approaching the Cambridge Boat Club turn. – (Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff)
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