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Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular dazzles crowd after evacuation due to weather
Дата публикации: 04-07-2026 09:21:55
Thousands of spectators had to evacuate the Charles River Esplanade right before the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular began as strong storms were moving across Massachusetts Saturday evening, but that didn’t stop the show from eventually going on — just a little bit late.
This year’s Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, originally scheduled for 7-9:30 p.m. at the Hatch Shell, was expected to be bigger than ever as part of the ongoing celebration of America’s 250th birthday, with performances from Lainey Wilson, Chance The Rapper, Trombone Shorty and Megan Hilty, with Jane Lynch serving as host.
With less than an hour to go before showtime, shortly before 6:30 p.m., officials asked spectators to take shelter due to the possibility of lightning. Crowds were singing the national anthem to pass the time.
“We got in and out of the tunnel and everything seems fine,” one man said. “People are singing and making the best of it.”
But it wasn’t that easy for everyone who was forced to leave.
“I’m super bummed because I came from Chelsea, and it took me two hours just to get from TD Garden to my seat here on the lawn. So I’m super bummed, but it is what it is right?,” said one woman who said she probably wouldn’t return, instead opting to go home and watch the fireworks from her rooftop.
“We came here special for this anniversary. There is no way that I can walk to the underground garage from here, so what am I going to do? I’m going to get caught in the lightning, I think,” Claire Flannery shared of her mobility issues.
One of the difficulties of the emergency evacuation was the fact that Boston EMS had to bring stretchers out to help people who needed assistance leaving the premises as quickly as possible.
“This was a very rapid incoming storm,” a state police colonel said. “Those who have mobility issues were a major priority for us, but we had the resources available to ensure that we could assist them and that’s exactly what you saw.”
The Esplanade was deemed safe to reopen just after 7:15 p.m., and everyone was asked to follow the direction of event personnel as they returned. Spectators coming back were subject to security screening, with officials thanking everyone for their cooperation and patience to make the event safe and successful.
Everyone returning made the best of it, with attendees excited to be celebrating America’s 250th milestone birthday in Boston.
“It’s 250 years. I mean this is a once in a lifetime event and we are happy to be here and we are up close,” one woman shared.
“Can’t be a better place than Boston. This is like the greatest city in America,” one man said. “If you want to come to a city in America, come to Boston.”
“I’ve lived in my whole life in this country and we are a country of opportunity and it’s our responsibility to make everything better for the next generation we hope so we can continue to be good stewards of the earth and our neighbors,” another man said.
People celebrating at the event were being held off the Charles River Esplanade until later in the day this year due to the extreme heat our region has been experiencing. The gates opened to the public at 4 p.m. It was previously scheduled for 12 p.m.
Temperatures were expected in the mid-90s with heat indices running around 100-105 for Saturday’s display, and public health officials had stressed the importance of celebrating safely, drinking water and finding shade.
The free event, which anchors a multi-year, statewide commemoration of Massachusetts 250, concluded with a fireworks display illuminating the Charles River and choreographed with music performed by the Boston Pops, beginning at 9:15 p.m.
“Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and this July 4, we’re proud to welcome people from across the state and country to celebrate 250 years of our nation’s history right here in Boston,” Gov. Maura Healey said in a statement before the event. “From the incredible lineup of artists including the Boston Pops and fireworks over the Charles River, this year’s Spectacular will honor our past while celebrating the energy, creativity and diversity that define Massachusetts today. We’re excited to share this special moment with millions of people here in Boston and watching around the world.”
“This year’s Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will be an unforgettable celebration for our residents and visitors from around the world, honoring Boston’s revolutionary history, the courage of our communities, and the traditions that bring us together,” Mayor Michelle Wu added. “Boston’s July 4th festivities are a cherished opportunity for friends and family to come together in celebration. We are proud to host this iconic event and to provide a memorable experience for all.”
The City of Boston also hosted a series of events on Saturday, July 4, including an Independence Day Parade at 9 a.m. starting at Copley Square, a reading of the Declaration of Independence from the Old State House Balcony at 10:15 a.m. and an Independence Day Oration at Faneuil Hall at 11 a.m., featuring special guests including Nathaniel Sheidley, president and CEO of Revolutionary Spaces; award-winning writer and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates; and Imari Paris Jeffries, president and CEO of Embrace Boston.
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Thousands of spectators had to evacuate the Charles River Esplanade right before the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular began as strong storms were moving across Massachusetts Saturday evening, but that didn't stop the show from eventually going on -- just a little bit late.
This year's Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, originally scheduled for 7-9:30 p.m. at the Hatch Shell, was expected to be bigger than ever as part of the ongoing celebration of America's 250th birthday, with performances from Lainey Wilson, Chance The Rapper, Trombone Shorty and Megan Hilty, with Jane Lynch serving as host.
With less than an hour to go before showtime, shortly before 6:30 p.m., officials asked spectators to take shelter due to the possibility of lightning. Crowds were singing the national anthem to pass the time.
“We got in and out of the tunnel and everything seems fine," one man said. "People are singing and making the best of it.”
— Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (@EOPSS) July 4, 2026At this time, officials are asking everyone at the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular to take shelter because of impending weather.
If you are on the oval, please follow staff instructions.
Thank you, and further updates will follow as they become available.
But it wasn't that easy for everyone who was forced to leave.
“I'm super bummed because I came from Chelsea, and it took me two hours just to get from TD Garden to my seat here on the lawn. So I’m super bummed, but it is what it is right?," said one woman who said she probably wouldn't return, instead opting to go home and watch the fireworks from her rooftop.
“We came here special for this anniversary. There is no way that I can walk to the underground garage from here, so what am I going to do? I’m going to get caught in the lightning, I think," Claire Flannery shared of her mobility issues.
One of the difficulties of the emergency evacuation was the fact that Boston EMS had to bring stretchers out to help people who needed assistance leaving the premises as quickly as possible.
“This was a very rapid incoming storm," a state police colonel said. "Those who have mobility issues were a major priority for us, but we had the resources available to ensure that we could assist them and that's exactly what you saw.”
The Esplanade was deemed safe to reopen just after 7:15 p.m., and everyone was asked to follow the direction of event personnel as they returned. Spectators coming back were subject to security screening, with officials thanking everyone for their cooperation and patience to make the event safe and successful.
— Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (@EOPSS) July 4, 2026We have confirmed with weather officials that the Esplanade is safe to reopen. Please continue following the direction of event personnel as you return.
Everyone will be subject to security screening and we appreciate your cooperation and patience to make this event safe and…
Everyone returning made the best of it, with attendees excited to be celebrating America's 250th milestone birthday in Boston.
“It's 250 years. I mean this is a once in a lifetime event and we are happy to be here and we are up close,” one woman shared.
“Can't be a better place than Boston. This is like the greatest city in America," one man said. "If you want to come to a city in America, come to Boston."
“I’ve lived in my whole life in this country and we are a country of opportunity and it’s our responsibility to make everything better for the next generation we hope so we can continue to be good stewards of the earth and our neighbors,” another man said.
People celebrating at the event were being held off the Charles River Esplanade until later in the day this year due to the extreme heat our region has been experiencing. The gates opened to the public at 4 p.m. It was previously scheduled for 12 p.m.
Temperatures were expected in the mid-90s with heat indices running around 100-105 for Saturday's display, and public health officials had stressed the importance of celebrating safely, drinking water and finding shade.
Sydney Welch has the details on the storms moving through New England to end the Fourth of July.
The free event, which anchors a multi-year, statewide commemoration of Massachusetts 250, concluded with a fireworks display illuminating the Charles River and choreographed with music performed by the Boston Pops, beginning at 9:15 p.m.
“Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and this July 4, we’re proud to welcome people from across the state and country to celebrate 250 years of our nation’s history right here in Boston," Gov. Maura Healey said in a statement before the event. "From the incredible lineup of artists including the Boston Pops and fireworks over the Charles River, this year’s Spectacular will honor our past while celebrating the energy, creativity and diversity that define Massachusetts today. We’re excited to share this special moment with millions of people here in Boston and watching around the world.”
“This year’s Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will be an unforgettable celebration for our residents and visitors from around the world, honoring Boston’s revolutionary history, the courage of our communities, and the traditions that bring us together," Mayor Michelle Wu added. "Boston’s July 4th festivities are a cherished opportunity for friends and family to come together in celebration. We are proud to host this iconic event and to provide a memorable experience for all.”
The punishing heat wave hitting the Boston area didn't stop people from getting out for July 4 holiday weekend festivities -- and the recent Haverhill sewage spill didn't stop people from coming out to beaches on the North Shore, most of which just reopened to swimming.
The City of Boston also hosted a series of events on Saturday, July 4, including an Independence Day Parade at 9 a.m. starting at Copley Square, a reading of the Declaration of Independence from the Old State House Balcony at 10:15 a.m. and an Independence Day Oration at Faneuil Hall at 11 a.m., featuring special guests including Nathaniel Sheidley, president and CEO of Revolutionary Spaces; award-winning writer and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates; and Imari Paris Jeffries, president and CEO of Embrace Boston.
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