Independence Day festivities cut short
The fireworks display was moved ahead of schedule due to the weather.
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| July 3, 2014
The display lasted about 20 minutes before authorities issued evacuation orders at the Esplanade.
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| July 3, 2014
People ran through a downpour in Cambridge after the fireworks display.
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| July 3, 2014
The Esplanade was empty except for this couple following an evacuation order.
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| July 3, 2014
Warnings were issued for people to use emergency shelter due to the weather.
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| July 3, 2014
Members of the crowd were ordered to evacuate as storms hit the Boston area.
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| July 3, 2014
From Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, Katie Tong and Ben Morrow watched the fireworks over the Charles River.
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| July 3, 2014
This year's show also cut out the 1812 Overture as storms came to Boston.
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| July 3, 2014
The Beach Boys joined the Boston Pops on stage.
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| July 3, 2014
Members of the crowd gave a salute as they sang the national anthem.
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| July 3, 2014
Flags waved as the crowd sang the national anthem.
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| July 3, 2014
Governor Patrick reacted after firing a cannon before the concert.
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| July 3, 2014
