Fireworks 2019: Where To Watch In Brookline, Road Closures, More

BROOKLINE, MA — Brookline doesn't have its own firework event on July 4, but there are two prime spots people go to see Boston's display, which starts around 10:30 p.m. and should last for about 20 minutes. That means, there will also be road closures.

You could chance it and check out Cory Hill Park. In recent years the trees have obstructed some of the view from Cory Hill Park, and the barge that floats in the Charles River where they set off the fireworks has actually moved a bit, but you can still glimpse a bit of them on a clear day according to a few diehards. And worst case scenario you have a lovely picnic spot (with hammocks now!) and a great jungle gym to climb all over after the renovation there.

The spot folks love to go to is top of Larz Anderson park. But get there early to find a good spot. Pro tip: go to the middle or way left toward the playground side or head close to ice skating rink wall.

Both areas attract hundreds of people each year. Because of the large crowds expected, police say they'll be patrolling the area and folks should remember not to bring fireworks of their own. And as always, they encourage folks to report anything that makes them uncomfortable or suspicious.

Road closures:
• The top of Larz Anderson will be closed to all traffic starting at 6 p.m. Any cars parked at the top of the park will be towed and barricades will be put into place. Pedestrian will be the only access allowed to the top area after 6 p.m.

• The area around Summit Ave/Cory Hill Park will become a No Parking-Tow Away Zone, too.
• Summit Ave will become a one-way coming from Brighton toward Beacon St. Traffic coming up Summit Ave from Beacon will be detoured at Jordan Rd/York Terrace.

Boston:

This year's Boston July 4th Fireworks and the Pops event will feature Queen Latifah and Arlo Guthrie this year along with the Texas Tenors, Amanda Mena of Lynn and the Tanglewood Festival Chorus. Plus the traditional military flyover and Keith Lockhart conducting. Oh, and fireworks begin at 10:30 p.m. and are slated to last about 20 minutes.

You can catch a live stream of that on an app: Boston Fireworks 2018 How To Watch Online, On Your Phone and On TV.

What's everyone else doing?

Newton:
Fireworks start at 9 p.m. at the Albemarle Field/Halloran Sports Complex
But the day starts much earlier:
Morning events
10 a.m. – Noon, Newton Centre Playground at Tyler Terrace.
Free event for children ages 3 – 12 years. There plenty of activities for the family: Think: Grande Pet Parade, Decorated Doll Carriage Promenade, Teddy Bear Parade and Foot Races. Free ice cream, candy and drinks complete the morning celebration – courtesy of Cabot’s Ice Cream.
Afternoon/Evening Events
Noon – 10 p.m. – Albemarle Field/Halloran Sports Complex
There will be kiddie amusement rides, craft vendor booths, food vendor booths, face painting and other children’s activities. Check out www.newtoncommunitypride.org for details.

Waltham:

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: At Prospect Hill Park there will be a family event featuring free children's inflatables, mini golf, Lucky Bob show, Animal Adventures, music, trolley rides, food.

5:30 p.m: Head to Leary Field, where Back in Time will be performing until the sun goes down.

9:30 p.m: It's show time: Fireworks start and last for about 10 minutes at Leary Field.
Vendors set up behind the bleachers and that's where the food and novelties will be for sale.

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