Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular: How to watch, who's performing, and everything you need to know
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What time are the fireworks?
There's nothing quite like the grand finale of the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, as the show closes out with a performance of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture as cannons blast and fireworks ignite the sky over the Charles. The big ending is scheduled to take place around 9:40 p.m. this year.
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Who's performing?
The 2025 concert is a milestone one for conductor Keith Lockhart, as this year marks
LeAnn Rimes headlines the 2025 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular.
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Joining Lockhart this year is two-time Grammy winner LeAnn Rimes, with the 'How Do I Live' singer set to headline the show. Fresh off of his
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What you need to know before seeing the concert live
The free concert draws hundreds of thousands of people to the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade each year, so if you plan on attending in person, make sure to get there early. According to
Revelers enjoying the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on July 4, 2024.
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Bag and item screenings will be in place at the entrances, which will be closed once capacity is reached, with no re-entry allowed. Attendees should plan to leave backpacks and coolers on wheels at home, as well as glass containers and drones. Other prohibited items include firearms, weapons, and sharp objects; fireworks; canned, alcoholic, and pre-mixed beverages; plus grilling equipment, propane tanks, and open flames.
Attendees, however, are allowed to bring liquids that are in sealed, clear plastic containers that are no more than two liters in size; pop-up tents and canopies with no sides and no bigger than 10' by 10' (tents must be taken down by 6 p.m. to not obstruct views of the concert); blankets and tarps that are no larger than 10' by 10'; folding and beach chairs; as well as coolers that have a single handle or a shoulder strap (no wheels). Bicycles will only be allowed outside of the Oval and island sections, but must not be left unattended.
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