Official Website: Fourth of July Fireworks - Esplanade
Occurs at: The Charles River Esplanade
Location: Boston
Phone:617-727-1188 x 4
Date: Saturday, July 4, 2009
Hours: Hours Vary see below
Ages: Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor: Outdoor
Cost: Free

Music legend and pop icon, Neil Diamond, will join maestro Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and CBS late night talk show host Craig Ferguson will return as emcee of Boston’s 36th annual Fourth of July celebration, sponsored by Boston-based insurer Liberty Mutual Group and broadcast on CBS.

The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will conclude on July 4 with a 21-minute pyrotechnic extravaganza from Rozzi Fireworks, of Loveland, Ohio. This year’s Spectacular keeps alive several of the Boston holiday traditions including the Pops’ now classic Independence Day rendition of Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture,” which features real cannons and the live ringing of area church bells.

And, of course, The Spectacular will be capped off by a magnificent fireworks array that fills the skies above Boston with a stunning exhibition of color and breathtaking pageantry. It is best to arrive early (before noon) if you wish to find a good place to sit. Pack a lunch, water, sunscreen, blankets, and things to keep the kids occupied. Best to take public transportation as parking will be scarce.

July 3rd Schedule of Events:
8:30 pm - Pops Orchestra Rehearsal Concert

July 4th Schedule of Events:
9:00 am - Oval Opens
Noon - Recorded Music Begins
8:00 pm - Local Television Broadcast Begins
8:30 pm - Boston Pops Concert Begins
10:00 pm - National Television Broadcast Begins
10:30 pm - Fireworks on the Esplanade Begin

Logistics: No alcoholic beverages are allowed on any DCR property, which includes the Esplanade, Memorial Drive, Cambridge, or on waterways. Grills, hibachis or other fires are prohibited. No overnight camping. Spectators can stake their claim in the morning on July 4.

Be sure to check to official website for the most current security and logistics information.

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