Hatch Memorial Shell - site of Boston Pops Fourth of July concerts

The Hatch Memorial Shell on the Charles River Esplanade is an outdoor performance shell that has hosted the Boston Pops Orchestra's annual Fourth of July concert and fireworks on the Esplanade for decades. The shell serves as a focal point for large public gatherings and free concerts in Boston, and the Esplanade around it is a popular recreation area. The location has become a central element of Boston's civic and holiday traditions.