With illegal firework activity always popping off this week, Boston Police has launched a fireworks reporting hotline for the holiday weekend. BPD has established a dedicated non-emergency phone line to report fireworks-related concerns throughout the weekend — from July 3 to 6.

Here's what you need to know about Fourth of July fireworks and celebrations in Boston. This year, the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular will be on Friday, July 4. The concert is schedule to begin at 7 p.m. and the fireworks will start at 9:40 p.m.

You don’t have to wait until July 4 to see fireworks in Boston. The Harborfest display will begin at 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, with the fireworks launching from a barge at Long Wharf. Immediately preceding the pyrotechnics, there will be a concert starting at 7:45 p.m. at Christopher Columbus Park.