07/03/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/03/2024 07:57
July 4th Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular Information: Road Closures; Prohibited Items & More
CAMBRIDGE --Listed below are the pedestrian, parking, and traffic restrictions that will be in place in Cambridge for the 2024 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. Impacts will primarily occur in Boston with Cambridge being directly affected on July 4 - particularly after 4 p.m. All roadways will remain closed (unless noted otherwise) until the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) can clean the roadways and remove event and production assets.
If you are planning on watching the fireworks from the Cambridge side of the Charles River, please note there will be no sound towers and limited food concessions near Memorial Drive & Ames Street this year.
ROAD CLOSURES
These closures will be updated as needed.
Thursday, July 4
Starting 4 p.m.:
Starting 8 p.m.:
Starting 9 p.m.:
Starting at 10:30 p.m.:
Starting at 5 a.m.:
PROHIBITED ITEMS AT THE ESPLANADE
The MSP says pop up tents, blankets, and tarps are allowed under a certain size. For chairs, officials say folding or beach chairs are the only types allowed. All coolers should be carried by a strap or single handle.
To find the most up-to-date information, please visit https://www.bso.org/boston-pops-fireworks-spectacular/know-before-you-go.