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Breathtaking photos of the fireworks lighting up Boston

Photo by Matthew J. Lee / The Boston Globe

The 44th annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular lit up the Charles River Tuesday night.

After a 90-minute concert at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade, starring Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops, singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge, pop performer Andy Grammer, Hamilton star Leslie Odom, Jr., and Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell, the fireworks launched slightly after 10:30 p.m.

Ahead are the colorful scenes from the much-anticipated fireworks show, designed by Grucci Fireworks.

The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular from the roof of Boston University Dorm at 33 Harry Agganis Way.

The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular from the roof of Boston University Dorm at 33 Harry Agganis Way.

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Fireworks shoot from the Hatch Shell during the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on the Esplanade.

Fireworks shoot from the Hatch Shell as confetti falls during the annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on the Esplanade.

The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular from the roof of Boston University Dorm at 33 Harry Agganis Way.

The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular from the roof of Boston University Dorm at 33 Harry Agganis Way.