Episode CXIX: July
Fireworks Spectacular The 4th of July is a special time in Boston. The city takes its position as the birthplace of the revolution very seriously, with probably the most over-the-top celebration in the whole nation. For Meg and I, this year was our first 4th of July in Boston, and it was quite an experience. After a long day of BBQ and volleyball, we made our way down to the river (not far from our house, actually) where hundreds of thousands of people were staking out their positions along both banks of the river (Boston and Cambridge). The official hub of the action was the 'Hatch Shell,' an outdoor theater along the river in downtown Boston. People camped out for hours ( i.e. from sunrise to sunset) to get good seats. The action started around 7 pm with a couple of hours of music and performance from the Boston Pops and various special guests. [The Hatch Shell, with outdoor confetti!] When darkness falls, the real action begins. First, Tchaikovsky's ...