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‘Stay safe’: Boston’s annual 4th of July fireworks spectacular stocked with police, emergency responders
Ahead of the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular this Friday, officials planning for the massive celebration are warning ...
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 ...
Everything to know about July 4 in Boston (including how to watch the fireworks)
You don’t have to wait until July 4 to see fireworks in Boston. The Harborfest display will begin at 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, ...
Fourth of July on the Esplanade: Here’s everything you need to know
Boston’s iconic Fourth of July festivities are set to welcome thousands of visitors from across the country to the Esplanade ...
Boston kicks off America's birthday with Harborfest celebrations
Thousands of people will descend on Boston this weekend for the 4th of July with preps and celebrations already beginning in ...
These are the best and worst times to drive during Fourth of July weekend
These are the best and worst times to drive during Fourth of July weekend, according to MassDOT and AAA reports.
State, federal officials discuss security in Boston for July 4
Massachusetts law enforcement officials gathered Wednesday at the Esplanade in Boston to discuss security preparations for ...
Mass. fireworks guide: Where to watch Fourth of July shows in your city, town
Fourth of July fireworks shows in Massachusetts start early this week, but they do not end on Independence Day.
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Here's what to know about the Boston Pops Fourth of July concert
The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular returns to the Hatch Memorial Shell on Friday. Here's what you need to know ahead of ...
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, ...