4th of July Fireworks: Boston/Cambridge Esplanade

Official Website:	4th of July Fireworks: Boston/Cambridge Esplanade
Venue:	The Charles River Esplanade
Location:	Boston
Phone:	617-727-1188 x 4
Dates:	Thursday, July 4, 2013
Hours:	Hours Vary see below
Ages:	Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	Free
Category:	Holiday Events

4th of July Fireworks: Boston/Cambridge Esplanade

This year maestro Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra for Boston’s 40th annual Fourth of July celebration, sponsored by Boston-based insurer Liberty Mutual Group and broadcast on CBS.

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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.

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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 Dress Rehearsal Concert
6:00PM Oval opens
8:20PM Concert begins
9:30PM '1812 Overture' is played
10:00PM Concert ends
NO FIREWORKS DISPLAY ON JULY 3RD

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July 4th Schedule of Events:
9:00AM Oval opens
12:00PM Recorded music begins in Boston
6:00PM Recorded music begins in Cambridge
7:00PM WBZ News Radio 1030 simulcast begins
8:00PM Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular broadcast begins on WBZ-TV Boston
8:20PM Boston Pops concert begins with the National Anthem and flyover
9:30PM '1812 Overture' is played live on Esplanade
10:00PM CBS Network national broadcast begins
10:35PM Fireworks begin
11:00PM Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular ends

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.

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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

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Boston

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MBTA bus, T, & commuter rail fares will not be collected from 10:30pm to end of service on Mon. July 4. MBTA July 4th Service Info
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4th of July Fireworks-Boston

This was a wonderful display. The music was superbly orchestrated with the brilliant bursts of color. My question is, ' who was the female vocalist singing the National Anthem at the end of the display or for the grand finale.' I have a hunch, but would like some verification.