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W ithout a doubt, one of the best things to do on July 4 in Boston is to watch the 2025 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, the annual outdoor concert and pyrotechnics spectacle on the Esplanade Whether you're rolling out the grill or setting up your chair on the Esplanade, there are some key holiday closures to note. Here's what is open and closed on the Fourth of July. Final preparations were underway on the Esplanade Friday. A beloved Fourth of July tradition in Boston is set to bring music and fireworks to the Back Bay once again, with the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular returning to the Charles River Esplanade. NYC road closures for the Macy’s July 4th fireworks list. The following streets in Manhattan and Brooklyn will be under a Special Event Construction Embargo by DOT through Saturday, July 5th at 6 am. On July 4th, many of these will also be closed at the discretion of the NYPD. Manhattan Posted on: July 1, 2025 Get Ready for Needham's 4th of July Celebrations. Friday, July 4. The following road closures will begin at 8 am and end between 10:30 A record number of drivers will hit the road this Fourth of July travel period in America, according to a AAA report. AAA predicts 61.6 million people will travel by car this Fourth of July travel The following vehicular and pedestrian traffic restrictions that will be in place for Boston’s July 4th celebration. All roadways will remain closed (unless noted otherwise) until the Department of Conservation and Recreation has an opportunity to clean the roadways. If you’re planning to hit the road for the Fourth of July holiday, MassDOT is advising that you plan ahead and expect increased volumes of traffic. Special events taking place as part of the City of Boston’s annual July 4th celebration will require prohibiting vehicle traffic and restricting parking on select local streets in Boston. People coming into the City to enjoy the festivities are strongly encouraged not to drive their personal vehicles. Information on Blue Bikes, the regional bike-share service, can be found on the Blue Bikes The holiday week, between Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, July 6, is shaping up to be a tough time for anyone out on the road. But that doesn’t mean you need to stay home. Boston is set for cultural events and July 4th celebrations, with traffic restrictions and parking bans citywide. Posted on June 30, 2025 The MBTA today announced that fares will again be free this year on bus, subway, ferry, Commuter Rail, and the RIDE on Friday, July 4, 2025, after 8:30 PM. Boston is regularly predicted to host over a million visitors for the July 4 holiday. To accommodate increased ridership, the MBTA is encouraging travelers to plan their commute in advance and reminding riders of its June 27, 2025 Traffic Advisory Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures. People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on the website and information on the MBTA may be found online. Please be aware that road closures and construction embargoes will be in effect throughout various parts of New York City in connection with NYC PrideFest and Pride March beginning June 25, 2025 through June 29, 2025, and for 4th of July celebrations beginning in some locations on June 27, 2025 through July 5, 2025. A list Here's what to know. How bad will traffic be on the 4th of July? AAA Northeast stated in a release that a record 61.6 million people will travel by car, 1.3 million more road travelers and a 2.2% The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq, and bond markets will close early the day before Independence Day (Thursday, July 3, 2025), ending for the day at 1 p.m., and will be closed on the Fourth of July. Closed to all traffic and no parking on either side beginning 12:00 PM, Thursday, July 3rd through approximately 2:00 PM, Friday, July 4th. North Road (between Fletcher Street and Littleton Road) Closed to all traffic and no parking on both sides from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Thursday, July 3rd for the Country Fair. A map of road closures for the Fourth of July holiday in D.C. (Courtesy National Park Service) Meanwhile, D.C. police has posted the following road closures for the same time period. Inbound Case BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is advising travelers to plan ahead and expect increased volumes of traffic for the Fourth of July holiday period. If traveling, MassDOT recommends utilizing “real-time” travel tools, checking holiday schedules for public transportation, and planning trip departure times and routes based on available information. “Fourth The 2025 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, an annual outdoor concert and pyrotechnics show on the Esplanade, is unquestionably one of the top things to do on July 4 in Boston.
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