THIS IS RE-POSTED FROM JULY 6, 2017
This Fourth of July marked Bill Brett‘s 44th time photographing the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular and he was joined for the assignment by our colleague Sean Goss. This gallery, one of the first we’re posting on Bill’s recently revamped website, includes more than 40 images taken by both photographers.
Conductor Keith Lockhart led the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra through a two-and-a-half hour concert that included a number of crowd favorites (“Stars and Strips Forever” and “1812 Overture”) with a variety of new songs performed by headliners Melissa Etheridge, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Leslie Odom Jr., and Andy Grammer.
An estimated 500,000 people, who lined both sides of the Charles River saw the fireworks display live. The concert and fireworks, which were sponsored by Eaton Vance, was broadcast on Bloomberg.
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The concert finale. Photo by Sean Goss
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The Hatch Shell shines brightly on the Fourth of July. Photo by Sean Goss
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Fireworks are set off at the Hatch Shell. Photo by Sean Goss
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The Pops captivate the crowd. Photo by Bill Brett
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Members of the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra. Photo by Sean Goss
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Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart. Photo by Sean Goss
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Andy Grammer. Photo by Sean Goss
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Our own Bill Brett photographs his 44th July 4th concert. Photo by Sean Goss
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The audience enjoys the concert. Photo by Sean Goss
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Leslie Odom, Jr. Photo by Sean Goss
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Andy Grammer. Photo by Sean Goss
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The crowd gets in on the sing-a-long. Photo by Sean Goss
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The audience enjoys the concert. Photo by Sean Goss
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Melissa Etheridge. Photo by Sean Goss
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Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra. Photo by Sean Goss
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Brian Stokes Mitchell. Photo by Sean Goss
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The crowd gets ready for the show. Photo by Sean Goss
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A performer warms up along the banks of the Charles River. Photo by Sean Goss
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Cannons fire as part of the concert. Photo by Sean Goss
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Everyone is in on the holiday fun. Photo by Sean Goss
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The Hatch Shell decked out in red, white, and blue. Photo by Sean Goss
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It's all about the fun on the Esplanade. Photo by Sean Goss
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Smiles abound at the Esplanade before the concert gets underway. Photo by Sean Goss
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The concert goers revel in the confetti. Photo by Bill Brett
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Leslie Odom, Jr., the Tony Award-winning star of "Hamilton," wows the crowd at the Boston Pops July 4th concert. Photo by Bill Brett
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The Hatch Shell glows during the July 4th concert. Photo by Bill Brett
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Andy Grammer with the Boston Pops Orchestra. Photo by Bill Brett
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Moments before the show started, the crowd finds their seats. Photo by Bill Brett.
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Concert goers at the July 4th Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. Photo by Bill Brett
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One of the state's police dogs gets an assist from his human co-workers. Photo by Bill Brett
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It's all smiles minutes by New England Patriots star Malcolm Butler before showtime at the July 4th concert. Photo by Bill Brett
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One of the many patriotic faces in the crowd. Photo by Bill Brett
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One of the state's police dogs take a break during his shift. Photo by Bill Brett
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The cannons hit their cues for the "1812 Overture." Photo by Bill Brett
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A Massachusetts State Trooper stands guard at the side of the Hatch Shell during the Boston Pops July 4th concert. Photo by Bill Brett
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Tony Award-winning performer Brian Stokes Mitchell performs the world premiere of "The Sum of Us." Photo by Bill Brett
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Andy Grammer got things rolling with his hits. Photo by Bill Brett
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The crowd at the July 4th Boston Pops concert spent most of the night on their feet. Photo by Bill Brett
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Andy Grammer joins the Boston Pops for the July 4th concert on Boston's Esplanade. Photo by Bill Brett
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Melissa Etheridge performs with the Boston Pops Orchestra. Photo by Bill Brett
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The crowd at the Esplanade enjoys the Boston Pops Orchestra. Photo by Bill Brett
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Amazing annual Boston Pops concert and fireworks display on the Esplanade! Photo by Sean Goss
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Maestro Keith Lockhart leads the Boston Pops Orchestra and the U.S. Army Field Band. Photo by Bill Brett
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Bloomberg's Carol Massar and Alix Steel served as the concerts emcees.
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Members of the military pose for a photo with a State Police officer. Photo by Bill Brett
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Hosts Alix Steel and Carol Massar, of Bloomberg, introduce the show. Photo by Bill Brett
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A few members of the audience get to their seats just before the concert started. Photo by Bill Brett
