Hatch Memorial Shell - home of the Boston Pops Fourth of July concert

The Hatch Memorial Shell is an outdoor bandshell on the Charles River Esplanade completed in 1940 and is the traditional venue for the Boston Pops Orchestra's annual Fourth of July concert and fireworks. The open-air shell hosts free public performances and large civic gatherings and is a recognized focal point of Boston's summer cultural events. Its riverside location and association with the Boston Pops make it a singular performance site in the city.