The Courtyard, Old City Hall, 45 School Street
A recreated 18th-century regimental band plays music of the early republic.
9:30 p.m.: Fireworks Skyconcert over Boston Harbor
Best viewing from the North End's Puopolo Park and the Charlestown Navy Yard.
A dazzling fireworks display designed by the famous Grucci Family, synchronized to music exclusively on Mix 98.5-FM. Bring your radio and tune in!
Boston Pops Free Outdoor Concert
8 p.m.: The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, Hatch Shell, near the Charles T stop
Beethoven's Symphony No. 5, Chabrier, Bach-Cailliet, Loewe-Hayman. Harry Ellis Dickson Conducting.
Saturday, July 3
Harborfest:
For information on all events, call 227-1528
9:30 a.m.-3:50 p.m.: USS Constitution
10-10:15 a.m.: Fife and Drum
10-11:30 a.m.: African-Americans in Colonial Boston
10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Harbor Islands Guided Walks and Treasure Hunt (see Friday)
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