Boston Pops Delays July 4 Gates 4 Hours as 90s Heat Hits 250th Celebration
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Updated · NBC Boston · Jul 3
Boston Pops Delays July 4 Gates 4 Hours as 90s Heat Hits 250th Celebration
3 articles · Updated · NBC Boston · Jul 3
Summary
Boston officials pushed Esplanade gate opening to 4 p.m. from noon for Saturday’s Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, cutting four hours of sun exposure before the 7-9:30 p.m. event.
90s temperatures drove the change because the site has little shade, with public health and EMS officials urging attendees to drink water, seek shade and limit time in peak heat.
9:15 p.m. fireworks over the Charles River will still cap the free show, which features Lainey Wilson, Chance The Rapper, Trombone Shorty and Megan Hilty, with Jane Lynch hosting.
250th-anniversary Fourth of July events across Boston also include a 9 a.m. parade, a 10:15 a.m. Declaration reading and an 11 a.m. oration, while the FBI and state police say they see no credible threats.