Massachusetts has echoed the spirit of patriotism for over 200 years. Boston, Massachusetts is the heart and soul of New England and on July 4th the city, its residents and friends celebrate the birth of our great nation unlike any other city. Thousands of people come from neighboring cities and towns as well as from states bordering Massachusetts to watch the spectacular fireworks display put on over the Charles River.
David Mugar founded the amazing event in 1974; Arthur Fiedler was conductor of the Boston Pops at that time. For the next 36 years, the 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky was played by the Pops when the fireworks were set off. John Williams followed Fiedler, while conductor Keith Lockhart is now in his fourteenth season with the Boston Pops.
The fireworks display is set to music;. This year, Rozzi Fireworks of Loveland, Ohio will use over 20,000 pounds of explosives for the enjoyment of those in attendance and for the millions of viewers watching on national television.
For those interested in attending, public transportation is highly recommended. The fireworks will be set off between the Longfellow and Mass. Avenue bridges on both sides of the Charles River in Boston. The Boston Pops will play at the Hatch Shell on Storrow Drive with spectators allowed on the lawn area in front of the Shell. There are a multitude of hotels in Boston as well as in outlying cities and towns. Trains and subways provide easy access from these locations into the City of Boston.
The Boston Pops will begin their concert at 8:30 p.m. on July 4th with a flyover by the 104th Fighter Wing of the Air National Guard. At 9:30 p.m. the 1812 Overture will be played by the Boston Pops followed at 10:30 p.m. with the fireworks which will last until 11:00 p.m.
David Mugar founded the amazing event in 1974; Arthur Fiedler was conductor of the Boston Pops at that time. For the next 36 years, the 1812 Overture by Tchaikovsky was played by the Pops when the fireworks were set off. John Williams followed Fiedler, while conductor Keith Lockhart is now in his fourteenth season with the Boston Pops.
The fireworks display is set to music;. This year, Rozzi Fireworks of Loveland, Ohio will use over 20,000 pounds of explosives for the enjoyment of those in attendance and for the millions of viewers watching on national television.
For those interested in attending, public transportation is highly recommended. The fireworks will be set off between the Longfellow and Mass. Avenue bridges on both sides of the Charles River in Boston. The Boston Pops will play at the Hatch Shell on Storrow Drive with spectators allowed on the lawn area in front of the Shell. There are a multitude of hotels in Boston as well as in outlying cities and towns. Trains and subways provide easy access from these locations into the City of Boston.
The Boston Pops will begin their concert at 8:30 p.m. on July 4th with a flyover by the 104th Fighter Wing of the Air National Guard. At 9:30 p.m. the 1812 Overture will be played by the Boston Pops followed at 10:30 p.m. with the fireworks which will last until 11:00 p.m.
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