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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 ...
Boston Pops and special guests hold final dress rehearsal before July 4 performance
It was a star-studded spectacular for a star-spangled celebration the night before Boston's iconic Independence Day ...
Boston celebrates Day 2 of Harborfest ahead of July 4
Boston celebrated day two of Harborfest ahead of the 4th of July. Historical reenactments, fireworks and live music were held ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
July Fourth weather in Boston promises sunshine, comfortable temperatures, low humidity. In a word: stunning.
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 ...