BOSTON - Thursday,
July 1, 2021 - Mayor Kim Janey today announced the City of Boston's plans to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday
weekend. Residents and
visitors are invited to view the City of Boston's official commemoration,
enjoy the Boston Pops Spectacular televised performances, and participate
in Boston Harborfest programming. In addition, Boston’s historic sites,
museums, and other tourist attractions are excited to offer additional fun
and educational ways to celebrate the Fourth of July in Boston.
“I wish the people
of Boston a healthy and happy Fourth of July,” said Mayor Janey. “I am
proud to restore traditions like Boston Harborfest, the Boston Pops
Spectacular, and the City of Boston’s own parade and commemoration. As we
bring our community celebrations and summertime traditions back even
better, it is important to get vaccinated to keep ourselves and our loved
ones safe.”
On Sunday, July 4,
2021, Mayor Janey will lead an updated version of the City of Boston’s
traditional Independence Day commemoration and parade. After a speaking program, the parade steps
off City Hall Plaza at 9:00 a.m., passing Granary Burial Ground, then
continuing through Downtown Crossing to the Old State House for the
traditional reading of the Declaration of Independence by the Ancient and
Honorable Artillery Company. There will be parade viewing available along
the route and in Downtown Crossing.
The parade route is
as follows:
·
Step
off from City Hall Plaza
·
Process
down Tremont Street
·
Halt
for honors at Granary Burial Grounds
·
Reform
and take a left on School Street
·
Left
on Washington Street, and
·
Stop
at the Old State House where the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
reads the Declaration of Independence from the balcony.
In addition to the
City of Boston official commemoration and parade, the City will also
co-sponsor and host Boston Harborfest and the Boston Pops Spectacular.
·
Boston Harborfest is a proud summer tradition celebrating
Boston’s maritime and revolutionary history from July 1 - 4. Activities
include historical reenactments, Freedom Trail walks, boat tours, live
entertainment, fireworks, and much more!
·
On
Sunday, July 4, from 8 - 11 p.m., the Boston Pops 4th of July Spectacular televised program will be broadcast live on
Bloomberg TV and radio and on WHDH-TV Channel 7. Enjoy a Boston Pops
musical performance and fireworks show from home.
FIREWORKS VIEWING
INFORMATION
·
Boston
Harborfest Fireworks
·
On
Saturday, July 3, at about 9:15 p.m., the Boston Harborfest fireworks display will be launched above Boston's Inner
Harbor from Long Wharf. Residents and visitors will be able to view
the fireworks from most areas along Boston's Inner Harbor. There are no
official public viewing areas.
·
Boston
Pops Fireworks
·
The
Boston Pops July 4th Spectacular will include a fireworks display launched
above Boston Common on Sunday, July 4, at about 10:30 p.m. The entire
program will be broadcast live on Bloomberg TV and radio and locally in
Boston on WHDH-TV Channel 7. There are no official public viewing areas.
But, the fireworks will be visible from Parade Ground (corner of Charles
and Beacon), Frog Pond, and other areas with sightlines to the Boston
Common. View the map.
Illegal fireworks
pose significant dangers to the safety of our residents and their property.
If you hear or see fireworks being displayed in your neighborhood, please
call 311 and report them using the Noise Score app so that the City of
Boston can track them. To learn more about fireworks safety in Boston,
please visit boston.gov/fireworks.
PUBLIC HEALTH
INFORMATION
Individuals who are
not fully vaccinated are still at high-risk of spreading COVID-19. If
you are not fully vaccinated, you should avoid large social gatherings. If
you do plan to attend, avoid congested areas, wear a mask to cover your
nose and mouth, and maintain six feet of physical distance as much as possible.
To get vaccinated, find a location near you on boston.gov/coronavirus.
For an overview of
public celebrations happening in the City of Boston this Fourth of July weekend,
visit https://www.boston.gov/news/fourth-july-celebrations-boston-2021.
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