Crowds not deterred by heat wave for Boston Pops 4th of July Esplanade concert. "There's nothing like it"

People waited in line for hours for the chance to get as close as possible to the Boston Pops Fourth of July performance on the Charles River Esplanade.

Esplanade access for Boston's July 4th fireworks will be delayed due to extreme heat

Due to extreme heat, the public will not be able to access the Esplanade for Boston's July 4th fireworks celebration until 4 p.m. Saturday.
The Boston Globe

After a brief severe weather delay, Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular enchants the Esplanade. Read how the night unfolded.

The July 4th fireworks celebration over the Charles river in Boston was the biggest ever for the city. (undefined, Matthew J. Lee) After a severe weather delay prompted by a brief downpour Saturday, ...

Boston Pops to pull out the stops for July 4 concert

Like every Independence Day Pops program, like every Pops season, the symphony’s goal is to present audiences with music that pulls from different eras and styles.