Join us for Boston’s only reserved-seating event with a front-row view of the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on the Charles River!
The Best seats in Boston for the 4th of July!
Celebrate Independence Day from the heart of the action while supporting Community Boating’s mission of Sailing for All. Your ticket is more than just an incredible view, it is a direct investment in keeping sailing accessible and affordable for our entire community.
Escape the crowds on the Esplanade while still soaking in the electric atmosphere, breathtaking fireworks, and world-famous Boston Pops performance. Inside our gates, you’ll find a fun, festive, and family-friendly celebration with all the perks:
- Broadcast of the Boston Pops Concert
- Three massive inflatable Jumbotrons for the best concert views
- Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream
- Unlimited water and seltzer from Massachusetts’ own Polar Beverages
- DJ, Face painting, and a photobooth
- An amazing community minded event that you will talk about for years to come!
Families and friends of all ages love our environment, away from the overwhelming crowds but still in the heart of the action. Bring your own non-alcoholic drinks and snacks, relax, and enjoy an unforgettable Boston 4th of July experience!
Location: Community Boating Boathouse, Esplanade – between the Hatch Shell and the Longfellow Bridge, next to the Fanny Appleton footbridge.
Schedule: Admissions bracelets allow people to come and go throughout the evening.
- 7:00pm: Doors open
- 7pm-9pm: Let the fun begin! Face painting, photobooth, DJ, and ice cream
- 8:30pm: Broadcast of Boston Pops concert begins on our jumbotrons
- 10:30pm: Fireworks begin
CBI Members, use the CBI Portal to purchase member tickets.
Frequently Asked Questions
We will have 3 projector screens to view the Concert. You are able to see the cannons from our dock. Check out the official July 4th website for more info (www.bso.org/boston-pops-fireworks-spectacular).
No. When the concert begins the entire Esplanade is packed very tightly and movement is restricted. You would be unable to get back to the Boat House in time for the fireworks. We broadcast the entire show over loud speakers and jumbotrons.
No, we provide seating. However, those sitting in open seating may bring folding lawn type chairs if they wish.
Community Boating is a 501c(3). The amount of the contribution that is deductible for federal income tax purposes is limited to the excess of the ticket price over the value of goods and services received. Our good faith estimate of the value of goods and services received is $65.
Yes. Our dock has been built to be 100% accessible. However, not all tables on the dock are in handicap accessible locations. Please contact us if your require wheelchair accessible seating.
Ben and Jerry’s will serve no sugar added, and Diary Free confections.
No, the only animals that are allowed on the dock are Certified Service animals providing service to their owner.
No alcohol is allowed on the docks or on the Esplanade. We’re not kidding, please don’t bring any alcohol. This is a State rule, not a CBI Policy.
We recommend you bring sunblock and a sweatshirt, even on hot days it sometimes gets cold at night.
The Liberty Hotel, Located steps from CBI is our preferred hotel partner.
Please see parking and other transit options on the Boston 4 website, please note that the accessible shuttle does NOT stop at the Boathouse. https://www.bso.org/boston-pops-fireworks-spectacular/directions-and-parking
No. Tickets are only offered through our website and at the Boathouse. We do not offer any discounts except for groups of 20 or more. If you you’d like to discuss group pricing with us, please contact the front office at [email protected] or Sidaulia Benson at 617-523-1038.
