We have confirmed with weather officials that the Esplanade is safe to reopen. Please continue following the direction of event personnel as you return. Everyone will be subject to security screening and we appreciate your cooperation and patience to make this event safe and successful.

At this time, officials are asking everyone at the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular to take shelter because of impending weather. If you are on the oval, please follow staff instructions. Thank you, and further updates will follow as they become available.

We're proud to share that EOPSS and several of our Secretariat Agencies received recognition from the Supplier Diversity Office for outstanding achievements in FY2025. EOPSS received two awards: the Supplier Diversity Milestone Achievement Award and the Pinnacle Performer Award for the highest percentage increase in direct spend with LGBTQ+ owned businesses. @MassStatePolice received the Supplier Diversity Excellence Award, @MassEMA received the Pinnacle Performer Award for the highest percentage spend increase with veteran-owned businesses, and @MassMPTC received the Small Business Star Award for the highest percentage spend increase with small businesses. Congratulations to the teams whose work is helping expand opportunities for diverse businesses across the Commonwealth.