Military helicopters will fly over Boston as part of the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th birthday celebration, happening Wednesday through Sunday.

Residents of East Boston, Charlestown, Winthrop and Chelsea will likely see increased helicopter traffic this week. The celebration will include four military helicopters flying from Logan Airport to the Boston Common in the morning and returning in the evening to display the aircraft on the Common.

A military flyover is scheduled for 10:45 a.m. on Thursday.

Marine Corps celebration in Boston

Humvees, light-armored vehicles and other military vehicles will also be in the city, Mayor Michelle Wu's office said. The noise may be "extremely loud," her office noted.

Other events include public workouts with the Marines, the Quantico Marine Band and

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