From sea to shining sea, music has defined how Americans see themselves -- and their country. On the Fourth of July, these songs and artists have captured the essence of the United States.

Singer LeAnn Rimes and her band were on the Hatch Shell stage doing a sound check Thursday afternoon.“I actually thought that ...

Drivers navigating around the city Friday should plan for detours; as crews prepare for tonight’s 4th of July shows, several ...

Procession kicks off from Boston City Hall Plaza at 9 a.m. and meanders to the Old State House for the annual reading of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.

Tanglewood’s summer season opens July 5 with 145 events over 11 weeks, including opera, world premieres and performances by ...

Boston's iconic July 4th celebration, the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, will run one hour earlier this year.

In July 4, 1777 the Sons of Liberty set fireworks off over Boston Common to celebrate one year anniversary of the signing of ...

Our guide to watching the Boston July 4th fireworks, and how to make the most of your Independence Day in the Hub.

Dozens of viewers were able to catch a sneak peek Thursday of a closed rehearsal of the highly anticipated Boston Pops ...

As the US celebrates its 249th Independence Day, a mix of festive celebrations and political protests marks the occasion.

With illegal firework activity always popping off this week, Boston Police has launched a fireworks reporting hotline for the ...