Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular

The event takes place along the Charles River, at the DCR Hatch Shell located at 47 David G. Mugar Way Boston, MA 02108. The Shell is on the Charles River Esplanade between the Longfellow and Massachusetts Avenue Bridges, and the fireworks can be seen on both the Boston and Cambridge sides of the river.

By Foot
On July 4, the Esplanade can be accessed from Beacon Street via Berkeley, Clarendon, Dartmouth, and Fairfield Streets and Massachusetts Avenue.

Public Transportation (MBTA)
The commuter rail and subway systems are favorable alternatives to driving and parking for Boston events. The two closest T stations on the Boston side are Charles-MGH on the Red Line, and Arlington Street on the Green Line. On the Cambridge side, the Kendall and Central Square stations on the Red Line are nearby. For more MBTA information, visit mbta.com or call 617-222-3200.

Parking
We recommend that you take public transportation (MBTA) to the event. If you do bring a vehicle to the event, there are several public parking garages within walking distance to the Esplanade. The historic Motor Mart Garage (located at 201 Stuart Street) is an easy walk to the Esplanade and you’ll avoid traffic on Charles Street after the fireworks by parking there! Visit motormartgarage.com for more information.

The event is planned to take place rain or shine. Light or intermittent rain will not cancel either the concert or the fireworks. If severe weather (including driving rain, lightning, or high wind) necessitates cancelling or curtailing the program to protect the safety of the public, performers, and event staff, we will post an update on this webpage and make a public announcement. The dress rehearsal on July 3 is recorded and would be used for the TV broadcasts if the July 4 concert could not take place due to severe weather. Please note the July 3 rehearsal is not open to the public.

The event is free and open to the public. Admittance to the event is on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Oval is the grass-filled area directly in front of the DCR Hatch Shell. The Oval opens at 12pm on July 4.

The DCR Hatch Shell faces South West. Audience members will be looking North East at the stage.

The live concert will start at 7pm.

Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops, with special guests Lainey Wilson, Chance the Rapper, Trombone Shorty, and Megan Hilty.

The "Oval" opens at 12pm on July 4. The live concert will start at 7pm with the fireworks starting at approximately 9:15pm. 

Drones will begin around 9:00pm and fireworks will begin at approximately 9:15pm.

The fireworks show will last for approximately 15 minutes.

Yes, there will be screens and speakers for audience members. Screens are in the Oval.

We are anticipating 30 food trucks offering diverse cuisine options.

There are over 350 portable restrooms located in Boston and Cambridge. Accessible restrooms can be found at all restroom locations. There are restroom facilities located in the accessible area on both the Boston and Cambridge side.

The entire July 4 concert and fireworks display will be broadcast locally in Boston on WHDH-TV Channel 7 and streamed on the CNN app and CNN.com (7:00-9:30pm ET).  Portions of the event including the fireworks also will be carried live on an international CNN broadcast of July 4/America 250 celebrations.

Yes, once through the initial event security, you will be able to come and go from the concert to the fireworks.

No chairs will be available to rent. 

Yes. The accessible area is located within the Oval, to the right of the DCR Hatch Shell. People with disabilities are admitted into the designated area on a first-come, first-served basis. Each person is allowed one guest and that guest is allowed to bring a folding chair. American Sign Language Interpretation will be provided at the Hatch Shell. This area will close at 6pm or when it has reached capacity, whichever comes first.