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Fireworks, Festivities Highlight Weekend

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

11 a.m.-Noon: Special Independence Day Worship Service

Old North Church, 192 Salem St.,

One of Boston's most famous churches.

11 a.m. 1 p.m.: U.S. Air Force Band of Liberty.

Charlestown Navy Yard, Pier One.

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11:30 p.m.-Noon: Fife and Drum

Noon 12:10 p.m.: Official 21-Gun Salute to the Nation

Charlestown Navy Yard, USS Constitution fires its cannon.

12:10 12:20 p.m.: Official 17-Gun Salute to the Commonwealth and 6 Gun Salute.

Noon-2 p.m.: Puppets on Parade

Noon-3 p.m.: Colonial Tea & Scones

Noon-4 p.m.: Tour US Coast Guard Base and Ships

1-2:30 p.m.: Fun and Games on the Freedom Trail

1:30 p.m.-3 p.m.: Discover Boston Harbor: Then and Now

Boston Pops Free Outdoor Concert: 8pm-Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra, Hatch Shell, near the Charles T stop

"A Musical Tour of the United States," same program as Saturday night ending with Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture and fireworks. John Williams conducting.

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