Weather Forces Temporary Closure of Boston's 4th of July Festivities
TL;DR
Massachusetts State Police temporarily suspend entry to the Charles River Esplanade for the 4th of July festivities due to heavy rain and lightning until 5 p.m., with the possibility of evacuating the venue if necessary. Visitors already inside may voluntarily evacuate and will be re-screened for re-entry. Gates opened at noon, and the Boston Pops performance and fireworks are scheduled for later in the evening. There are no mandatory evacuations currently in place, and the police have a contingency plan in case of severe weather.
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