Fourth of July

Restaurants

Fourth of July Barbecues, Clambakes, and Beer Bashes

Puritan & Company Chef Will Gilson is celebrating Independence Day with a lobster clambake complete with lobster, clams, corn, and potatoes, all for $35 a person. […]

City Life

Throwback Thursday: When John Adams Thought Independence Day Was July 2

On July 3rd, 1776 in Philadelphia, John Adams wrote a letter to his wife Abigail in Braintree, Massachusetts predicting that one day, his newly formed nation would […]

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The Fourth of July Breakdown: Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular by the Numbers

An inside look at the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on the Esplanade.

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The Fourth of July Will Be Celebrated a Day Early in Boston

Mother Nature has called the shots this Independence Day. The annual July 4 celebrations on the Esplanade have been moved up a day due to the […]

Arts & Entertainment

Fourth of July Events in Boston 2014

Update, July 2, 4:30 p.m.: Due to potential rain, the Fireworks Spectacular will take place July 3 at 8 p.m. More info. Rock Out at the […]

Arts & Entertainment

The Beach Boys Will Headline the Boston Pops’ Fourth of July Show

Update, July 2, 4:30 p.m.: Due to potential rain, the Fireworks Spectacular will take place July 3 at 8 p.m. More info. Surf’s up! The lineup for […]

Arts & Entertainment

Fourth of July Events in Boston

Fireworks and a Show Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, the city’s main attraction on […]

City Life

Fireworks! Fourth of July, By the Numbers

The Fourth of July in Boston, by the numbers.

City Life

Heightened Security Will Be In Place For July 4th Fireworks Celebration

The decision not to air the July 4 festivities and fireworks extravaganza along the Esplanade on national television isn’t the only major change to this year’s celebration. There […]

City Life

Where to Celebrate the Fourth of July in Boston

U.S. Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Scott Webb salutes at the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. (Photo by Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Gary Ward) […]

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Boston Fourth of July: Beyond the Pops

The Fourth of July is almost upon us, and soon enough, masses of people will be planting their feet, seats and picnic baskets by the […]

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Don’t Blow Your Face Off This July 4th, Kids

Around this time of year, there’s nothing better than an afternoon spent drinking, grilling meats, and watching fireworks. We tend to let the professionals handle […]