Overview
- The annual event drew hundreds of thousands of spectators to the Hatch Shell for a 7 p.m. concert followed by fireworks at 9:40 p.m.
- Conductor Keith Lockhart celebrated his 30th year leading the Boston Pops with performances by LeAnn Rimes, Leslie Odom Jr. and Bell Biv Devoe.
- MBTA ran fare-free service beginning at 8:30 p.m. with expanded weekend schedules to accommodate surging ridership.
- Massachusetts State Police led a multi-layered security operation with FBI monitors, marine and air patrols and plainclothes troopers.
- Authorities reported no credible threats and confirmed there were zero major incidents during the Independence Day festivities.