Massachusetts State Police tweeted Tuesday afternoon that they were suspending entry at Esplanade security checkpoints through 5 p.m. so that if the venue has to be evacuated, fewer visitors will need to exit.
The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular is drawing nearer, as large display boards featuring fireworks and the American flag appear at the Hatch Memorial Shell. Public safety and event officials anticipate hundreds of thousands at the Esplanade.