In Greater Boston, the Fourth of July includes a number of annual traditions: music at the Hatch Shell, the presentation of the Declaration of Independence, and the reading of Frederick Douglass’s speech “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?

In July 4, 1777 the Sons of Liberty set fireworks off over Boston Common to celebrate one year anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Philadelphia also set off fireworks that evening, and from there it grew into the celebrations we know today.

Fireworks capped off the festivities, which featured performances by Leslie Odom Jr., LeAnn Rimes, and Bell Biv DeVoe alongside the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra under conductor Keith Lockhart. The post Scenes from the Esplanade: Boston celebrates the Fourth appeared first on Boston.

A 70-year-old man died following a “firework incident” in the Bay State on the Fourth of July, according to officials. The deadly fireworks incident was reported in Wareham.

Friday is July 4th, when America celebrates its Independence Day. Here's a look at what's open and what's closed in Massachusetts. The Fourth of July is a state and federal holiday. That means the post office,

This year, the Fourth of July welcomes in a three-day weekend — and also starts the countdown for the 2026 celebration that will mark the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding. And as usual in North Texas,