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The week of July 4th is off to a beautiful start with sunshine and warm temperatures. Storms arrive Tuesday with the nation's birthday trending gorgeous. July Fourth falls on a Friday this year, the perfect lead-in to a long summer weekend. For many of us, the big day itself will be full of parades, barbecue, and beach time — not to mention The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular is at a new time this July 4th. Here's what to know about the event. From the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular (and how to watch on TV or in person) to the reading of the Declaration of Independence, here's your guide to Fourth of July weekend in Boston. The post Boston’s iconic Fourth of July festivities are set to welcome thousands of visitors from across the country to the Esplanade for a day of music, fireworks, and patriotic celebration. July 4th Boston Pops Fireworks performer lineup announced By Mark Shanahan Globe Staff,Updated May 20, 2025, 12:19 p.m. 8 Names Your guide to celebrating July 4th in Boston: living history, fireworks, and outdoor fun What better way to spend the holiday than in one of the nation’s most historic cities? From the Boston Pops to the reading of the Declaration of Independence, see how the area marked the holiday. People from across the country gathered excitedly to celebrate the Fourth of July in Boston, even as it rained. Your guide to celebrating July 4th in Boston: living history, fireworks, and outdoor fun By Brynn O’Connor Globe Correspondent, Updated July 4, 2024, 1:53 a.m. Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff Get ready to oooh and aaah. With July 4th approaching, fireworks season has arrived, and there’s no shortage of locations (and dates) to catch a dazzling show. Matt Shea, of Pyrotecnico, has designed the Mugar Family Fireworks at the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular since 2000. July Fourth is almost here — and with it comes parades, beach days, backyard burgers, and, of course, fireworks. Here’s your guide to what’s open and what’s closed on Independence Day and Here are this week’s can’t-miss Fourth of July happenings: 🎆 Experience a Boston classic. The Boston Pops annual Fireworks Spectacular is THE Fourth of July to-do. Globe correspondents are out and about to capture the energy of July Fourth on the Esplanade and beyond. The Fourth of July is packed full of festivities in Greater Boston, from walking tours and live performances to good eats and, of course, fireworks. July 4 fireworks in Massachusetts 2025: Info for Fourth of July fireworks near me, including town, date, time, location, and rain date. Fun things to do Fourth of July weekend in and around Boston By Lauren Daley Globe Correspondent,Updated July 2, 2025, 5 minutes ago Around Boston, red, white and blue-clad residents and vistors celebrated Independence Day with speeches, music, and other festivities Thursday. Fourth of July celebrations are set to kick off around Boston this Thursday and Friday: Here’s what to expect.
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