Overview

• This evening’s free concert at the Hatch Shell, featuring Grammy winner LeAnn Rimes and Tony winner Leslie Odom Jr., begins at 7 p.m., with fireworks set for 9:40 p.m. over the Charles River.
• Federal, state and local officials report no credible threats and will continue active intelligence monitoring throughout tonight’s festivities.
• The Massachusetts State Police have deployed a comprehensive security plan with uniformed troopers, plainclothes officers, K9 units plus air and marine patrols across the Esplanade.
• Event organizers have prohibited backpacks, coolers on wheels, weapons, glass containers, alcohol and drones under Massachusetts law.
• The MBTA will offer free bus and train rides starting at 8:30 p.m., with subway service on a Saturday schedule from 3 p.m., buses on a Sunday schedule and commuter rail on a weekend timetable.