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Wednesday, July 4, 2012

July 4th at Robbins Farm Park

Celebrate Independence Day right here in Arlington.

Boston Pops Fourth of July Schedule and Tips

From Boston Pops-backed fireworks to porta-potties, here's all you need to know to plan your Independence Day festivities July 3 and 4 at the Esplanade.

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5 Things You Need To Know Today

Five Things: July 4th Forecast and Guide

Today is Wednesday, July 4. Here are five things you need to know.

1. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning and then again tonight, before 11 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. During the day, it should be partly sunny with a high near 82. 2. Heading into Boston to see the fireworks tonight? Here’s everything you need to know. 3. If you’re not interested in navigating the crowds in Boston, you can always celebrate America’s independence at Robbins Farm Park. 4. See the full list of area fireworks displays. 5. And don’t forget, the tall ships are in town until Friday.

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Boston Pops Fourth of July Schedule and Tips

From Boston Pops-backed fireworks to porta-potties, here's all you need to know to plan your Independence Day festivities July 3 and 4 at the Esplanade.

Planning to head into Boston for the annual Pops concert? Here's everything you need to know. Jennifer Hudson will headline the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular during the city's 39th annual premier Independence Day celebration. The fun starts Tues, July 3 at 6 p.m., with a concert at 8:30 p.m., followed by more festivities on Wed, July 4 as thousands of people from across the country will flock to the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade for live music, food, and of course, fireworks. The Oval (the area in front of the Hatch Shell) opens at 9 a.m. Wednesday with entertainment throughout the day and into the evening. Other performers include Michael Chiklis, Keith Lockhart, conductor of the Boston Pops, and performances from the …

Monday, July 2, 2012

July 4th at Robbins Farm Park

Celebrate Independence Day right here in Arlington.

If you’re not interested in navigating the crowds in Boston this Fourth of July, you can always celebrate America’s independence at Robbins Farm Park. The Friends of Robbins Farm Park, in partnership with the Town of Arlington, Premiere Roofing & Remodeling and NStar, is throwing its annual Independence Day Celebration, with live music from the John Penny Band, food, drinks and glow sticks and, of course, the Boston Pops Orchestra and fireworks display on the big screen. The July 4th event, which is free, gets underway at 6 p.m., with the John Penny Band at 7 p.m. and the fireworks shortly after 10 p.m. Click here for a full list of area fireworks displays.

MARILYN KRAIN

7:36 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012

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