A fireworks show in Boston that caught some people by surprise was put on by the National Conference of State Legislatures.

The fireworks over Boston Harbor were put on as a grand finale for the National Conference of State Legislatures ‘ annual ...

The beloved Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular returns Friday, July 4 for the city’s annual Independence Day celebration, with a slate of musical performances capped off with the classic ...

Boston's unexpected fireworks were part of a legislative summit by NCSL, ending with a concert by Boyz II Men.

An impressive fireworks display lit up the Boston sky Wednesday night. And almost no one was expecting it or knew why it was happening.

This year, the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will be on Friday, July 4, with the concert starting at 7 p.m. and the fireworks starting at 9:40 p.m.

This year, the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will be on Friday, July 4. The concert is schedule to begin at 7 p.m. and the fireworks will start at 9:40 p.m.

Thursday evening's rehearsal didn't include a fireworks run-through, so spectators will have to wait until Friday after the Boston Pops' performance, which will begin at 7 p.m.

Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. on the Esplanade: The celebration will kick off an hour earlier this year and feature the annual concert and fireworks show.