Fourth of July 2013 - Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular: Concert, Event Time & Schedule, Performers And General Info

By Staff Reporter (staff@latinospost.com) | First Posted: Jul 04, 2013 12:11 PM EDT

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Happy birthday America! The residents of Boston are all gearing up for this year's Fourth of July celebration. As a tradition, the celebration will be highlighted by amazing display of music and fireworks. Being the proud birthplace of the American Revolution, Boston has a long list of Independence Day activities from parades, fireworks, to kids' activities, family picnics, and street parties for people of all ages.

Boston's 40^th Fourth of July celebrations will hit a peak during the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on July 4 at the Charles River Esplanade. The free open-air show will showcase a 21-minute stunning pyrotechnic display of color and lights. The oval grounds will be open early in the morning to make way for various activities including a concert to drum up the fireworks show that will begin at 9:30 p.m. EST.

The concert will feature Grammy winner Susan Tedeschi, singer-songwriter Howie Day; with performances from Ayla Brown and Ellis Hall. Boston Pops will also play their classic Independence Day rendition of Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture". Complete details of the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular can be found here.

As they say, there is no shortage of Fourth of July activities in and around Boston. Here are a few places to check out:

Boston Harborfest

A string of events started last June 28 and will run until July 4. There are over 200 activities, including concerts, guided tours, dinner cruises, fireworks display, and more.

Bicentennial of the War of 1812

Look back on America's journey to independence with public tours of historic battle ships and aerial demonstrations. The event runs from June 28 to July 5.

Reading of the Declaration of Independence

The free event held at the Old State House allows Boston residents to hear the historic speech read from the balcony on July 18, 1776.

Sky High Fourth of July Dinner

Families may enjoy a scrumptious dinner with a view of the fireworks display 52 floors above the ground at Top of the Hub.

For a complete list of Boston Fourth of July events and activities check out Massachusetts.