Almost The Fourth Boat Cruise! includes Charles River cruise, classic summer barbeque dinner and cash bar on board. After dining, proceed to reserved seats in front of the Hatch Shell to enjoy Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra. Get a special sneak preview of the July 4 festivities-without a half-million people competing with you for blanket space! Thank you for your interest in the Almost the Fourth Boat Cruise. Please check the site again in January 2010 for details about next year's event.