Boston Week! Day 5

In The City

Today was a very strange day to say the least. With the threat of hurricane weather tomorrow the city of Boston decided to have the 4th of July celebration today. So we decided to head into the city this afternoon and explore before going down to the water for the concert and fireworks. 

Going through the city we saw a lot of the same things we already saw on the freedom trail. We spent most of the time down by the water and watch the massive boats cruise through the harbor. It was another really hot and humid day so most of our time was spent in the shade and just taking in the great sights. 

Late in the afternoon I finally got the lobster roll I had been looking for. It was very good and very fresh. While we ate we watched a street performer on a tall unicycle juggling and doing some stand up. All in all it was a very fun afternoon even though it was hot and very humid. Today was all about the night and the fireworks. 

4th on the 3rd

Walking down to the water front was very different. There were thousands of people lined up waiting to get in and we were surrounded by police and military. The security was crazy to get into the park but after all that waiting it was worth it. 

We got a great seat with a perfect view of the stage and laid down our blanket and waited for the show to start. Once the show started it just kept getting better. The Boston Pops played some great songs along with others and the Beach Boys even played a few songs. The music was great and the crowds of people were really into it. By the time the show started the whole area was full of thousands of people. I didn't think so many would show up.

At the end of the concert they had a great fireworks show on the river. I don't think I have ever seen such a great show. As soon as the fireworks ended the loud speakers informed everyone that the state police were ordering an evacuation due to a storm. 

The masses of people made there way away from the water front and into the city. As we walked through the park I started to see people running past and screaming. I could actually see the line of pouring ran coming right at us. By the time we made it to the subway we were completely soaked. Some people were even more wet then we were. That storm came out of no where and it was crazy. I have never seen it rain so much at a time like that. The ride back on the subway took forever because of all the people trying to get out of the city.

The storm sucked but the night was amazing. The fireworks were amazing and the concert was one of the best I have ever been to. I had a great day and now I'm tempted to come to Boston every 4th of July.