Hatch Memorial Shell - Boston Pops Fourth of July concert

The Hatch Memorial Shell on the Charles River Esplanade was completed in 1940 and serves as an outdoor performance venue for concerts and public events. It is the primary venue for the Boston Pops Orchestra's annual Fourth of July concert and accompanying fireworks, a large public celebration that draws tens of thousands of attendees along the river. The event is a major fixture of Boston's civic and cultural calendar.