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Confetti cannons go off during The Boston Pops Firework Spectacular at Hatch Memorial Shell on July 4, 2026. Photo: Christian Kantosky/The Boston Globe via Getty Images.

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Inside The Audio of the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular

By Clive Young ⋅ Published: 07/08/2026 ⋅ Updated: 07/09/2026

A mass evacuation 30 minutes before showtime only served to highlight the importance of RF and comms in the annual July 4th concert broadcast.

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