Boston Pops

A rainy Fourth of July in Boston — that included a temporary Esplanade closure due to the possibility of more severe weather — didn’t prevent thousands from gathering along the Charles River Tuesday night for the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. The Esplanade was a sea of red, white and blue — plus a lot of rain jackets. The beloved…

A beloved Fourth of July tradition in Boston is set to bring music and fireworks to the Back Bay once again, with the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular returning to the Charles River Esplanade. The annual event — which will feature music by the Boston Pops and special guests along with a fireworks display at the Hatch Memorial Shell — is…