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Crowds get their spots on the Esplanade for the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular
It was a mad dash to the Hatch Shell as people rushed to claim their space for the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular.
Fourth of July celebrations draw crowds to Boston. Follow along with live updates.
Procession kicks off from Boston City Hall Plaza at 9 a.m. and meanders to the Old State House for the annual reading of the ...
Everything you need to know for the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular this year
With hundreds of thousands of people expected to pour into the Esplanade, here’s what you need to know going into the Boston ...
Schedule change for 2025 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular
Boston's iconic July 4th celebration, the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, will run one hour earlier this year.
July 4th is when most pets go missing, Missing Dogs Massachusetts says. Here's how to protect your pet.
While July 4th can be a joyful time for humans, it can be a weekend of terror for some dogs. The days leading up to the ...
Boston Police launches fireworks reporting hotline for July 4th weekend
With illegal firework activity always popping off this week, Boston Police has launched a fireworks reporting hotline for the ...
Fun things to do July Fourth weekend in and around Boston
Here are nine awesome ways to enjoy the long weekend, from the classic three-day Harborfest to a brand new outdoor food and ...
Flashback: Keith Lockhart's 4th of July debut in 1995
Look back at our coverage of Keith Lockhart's first July 4 leading the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. The journalist, 55, ...