The Esplanade in Boston, Massachusetts is an historic area located on the shore of the Charles River. It is home to the Hatch Shell, a popular location for summer concerts. Many "Bostonians" enjoy celebrating Independence Day in the beautiful Esplanade park. The promenade spans 3 miles starting at the Museum of Science and ending at the Boston University Bridge. Check out this website for fun
. facts and event calendars: http://www.esplanadeassociation.org/park/index.html