As dusk falls, the river is full of boats there to see the concert and fireworks. The Hatch Shell, where the concert is performed is visible as the bright light on the far bank of the river, near the left side of this photo.
A close up of the crowd on the banks of the river.
A night view of the river, before the fireworks.
The glow of the canons firing during the 1812 Overture.
The finale of the 1812 Overture features a small fireworks display as a preview for the main show to come. Here's the first of them being fired from the barge.
During the 1812 Overture.
More 1812 Overture. The conductor on the TV is visible as a reflection off the window.
The main fireworks display begins at 10:35pm.
An interesting formation.
The grand finale.