Boston Kicks Off 250th Declaration Anniversary Celebration With Parade and Esplanade Festivities

3 articles · Updated · Boston.com · Jul 4

Crowds gathered in Boston on Saturday as the city opened its Fourth of July celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
The day began with a public reading of the Declaration and a parade, setting the ceremonial start to the holiday events.
Evening festivities then shifted to the Esplanade, extending the celebration into the night as Boston launched its Independence Day program.

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