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What to know about Boston's 4th of July fireworks celebration
By Neal Riley,
5 hours ago
Boston preparing for 4th of July celebrations 02:31
BOSTON - There's no better place to commemorate the 4th of July than in Boston, Massachusetts. The city's fireworks display, accompanied by a performance from the Boston Pops, is one of the most iconic Independence Day celebrations in the country.
The Boston Pops concert will begin at 8 p.m. on July 4 and the fireworks show is scheduled from 10:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
"As always, the program will close with the '1812 Overture' and the firing of the cannons," Boston Symphony Orchestra spokesperson Jan Devereux said.
Where can you see the Boston fireworks?
Fireworks will be viewable from both the Boston and Cambridge sides of the Charles River.
The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular takes place at the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade. "The Oval" in front of the Hatch Shell opens to the public at noon.
Who are the performers at the Boston fireworks show?
Conductor Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops will be joined by headline guest star Kelli O'Hara, a Tony Award-winning actress on Broadway. Also performing at the show are The Mavericks, Darlene Love and the Singing Sergeants from the United States Air Force Band.
Boston fireworks bag policy
Items allowed onto the Esplanade include
Tents (maximum size 10' x 10')
Blankets (maximum size 10' x 10'
Folding or beach chairs
Coolers (no wheels)
Clear bags
Small clutch bags and purses that will be inspected
How to watch and stream the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular
The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will air on Bloomberg Television and stream online at Bloomberg.com
MBTA schedule for July 4th
The MBTA will be free after 9:30 p.m. for subway, bus, Commuter Rail and ferry fares. The subway will run on a Saturday schedule until 3 p.m., and then on a weekday schedule for the rest of the day. Buses and the Silver Line will run on a Sunday schedule. The Commuter Rail will operate on a weekend schedule.
Boston parking restrictions for July 4th
Streets that will see parking restrictions near the Esplanade on July 4th include Arlington Street, Beacon Street, Berkeley Street, Clarendon Street, Dartmouth Street, Exeter Street, Back Street, Chestnut Street, Mount Vernon Street, Pinckney Street, Revere Street and Massachusetts Avenue. Click here for a full list of parking restrictions.
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