Massachusetts prepares 250th anniversary celebrations with $6M initiative

BOSTON (WWLP) – The United States is turning 250 years old in July, and Massachusetts is halfway through a two-year-long series of celebrations. It’s all part of an initiative to honor the state’s origins with a $6 million price tag. All of these events are leading up to a major Fourth of July celebration on the esplanade in Boston, complete with Boston Pops, guest performances, and a fireworks show. Click here to read more.