You won’t want to miss the Fourth of July festivities in Boston this year because, in addition to the fireworks, Boston Harborfest and other events you’ll get to see Neil Diamond perform.

Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular and Neil Diamond

Prepare yourself for a treat this year when Neil Diamond performs on the Boston Pops Fireworks Spetacular, bradcasting live from the Charles River Esplanade. Diamond is performing some of his classic hits with the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra – and his show starts around 10 p.m.

Events and music are happening all day (starting at 9 a.m.), but the music begins at 8:30 p.m., beginning with the national anthem and flyover. At 9:30 p.m. you’ll hear the famous 1812 Overture.

And, of course, the fireworks start at 10:30 p.m.!

Boston Harborfest 2009

Boston Harborfest features hundreds of events including historic tours, concerts, revolutionary reenactments and activities for kids, taking place all over Boston’s historic downtown and waterfront districts.

Taking place all weekend, the highlight this year will definitely be the 4th of July fireworks over the Charles River and Neil Diamond’s performance (Boston Pop’s special guest).

You also won’t want to miss Chowderfest on July 5th – which gives festival goers the opportunity to try Boston’s best chowders.

Need a Hotel in Boston?

Who wouldn’t want to travel to Boston to take part in arguably the most exciting Independence Day events in the country? If you’re one of the lucky people who are visiting over the Independence Day long weekend, check out one of Boston’s luxury hotels:

Nine Zero Hotel
Mandarin Oriental Boston Hotel
InterContinental Boston

Kiwi Collection CEO Erik Haugen offers journey suggestions to travellers based upon his own personal experiences travelling around the globe. The journey below is meant to provide and idea of what is possible based on our experience and does not represent an endorsement of the particular properties chosen. All the properties in the Kiwi Collection have been chosen based on their ability to provide an outstanding guest experience and are recommended by Kiwi Collection.

Fly to Boston, hire car

Stay for 3 nights in the Taj Boston, overlooking the beautiful public gardens in the heart of this quintessentially New England city

Stay for 2 nights in Kennebunkport at the White Barn Inn, taking the opportunity to see the beautiful foliage colours in the region (Maine)

Stay for 3 nights in Barnard in Twin Farms, one of the best North American Inns, perched on a stunning valley

Stay for 2 nights in the unique Wheatleigh hotel in Lenox, a historic palazzo style building in a true New England setting

Fly out of Boston