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Fireworks, Festivities Highlight Weekend

Independence Day Schedule Jammed With Activities, Some Educational and Others Simply Patriotic or Enjoyable

1-3 p.m.: Colonial Music by Ayriel

At Paul Revere's House.

2-3 p.m.: What's All the Fuss About Tea? Across from the Old South Meeting House, 310 Washington St., debate the infamous 1773 Tea Tax.

Boston Pops Free Outdoor Concert

8 p.m.: Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, Hatch Shell, near the Charles

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"A Musical Tour of the United States," Sing, Sing, Sing; Theme from Jurassic Park; America the Beautiful; Oklahoma! John Williams conducting.

Sunday, July 4

Harborfest: For information on all events, call 227-1528

9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.: Celebration of Independence

Flag-raising on City Hall Plaza followed by a parade that ends with the reading of the Declaration of Independence.

10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Kite Festival

Gallops Island, Boston Harbor Islands State Park (740-1605), Make your own kite and learn how to fly it.

10 a.m.-3 p.m.: Harbor Island Guided Walks (see Friday)

10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.: A Day on Thompson Island (see Saturday).

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