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Governor Healey names Boston Pops concert as Mass 2 50 July 4 centerpiece, unveils star lineup and broadcast plans
Summary
Governor Maura Healey and organizers announced that the July 4 Boston Pops Esplanade concert will anchor the Commonwealth’s Mass 2 50 celebrations, featuring Lainey Wilson, Chance the Rapper and Trombone Shorty, live‑choreographed fireworks, a drone show, and national broadcast partners including CNN and WHDH.
Governor Maura Healey announced at a Mass 2 50 press event that the July 4 Boston Pops concert on the Esplanade will be the Commonwealth’s centerpiece for the semi‑quincentennial celebrations.
“We’re planning an unforgettable blockbuster of an event,” Healey said, describing the program as free, open to all, and nationally televised.
Conductor Keith Lockhart of the Boston Pops detailed the production: three Grammy‑winning headliners across country, hip hop and New Orleans‑style jazz — Lainey…
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