Boston Pops on Nantucket Fireworks 2010

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I just got home from one very enjoyable evening on Nantucket, the Boston Pops event.  Tess and I took my boat and anchored up near the West Jettie with my sister, her husband, and their 3 Children.  There was a very gentle breeze that brought the music of the Boston Pops to our boat.  The most exciting part of the evening as always was the fireworks and we had an excellent vantage point to watch.  I took video from my Iphone and wanted to share.  Enjoy

Brian

The Boston Pops on Nantucket

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Aug 14th Gates Open @ 4

Show starts at 7pm

Tickets Online

The Boston Pops event on Nantucket is one of the greatest events of the year.  Almost 5,000 people attend this wonderful event located Jetties Beach a grand stage is set up, great music, last year in 2009 they had a laser show, and the fireworks finally can't be beat even by the 4th of July event. 

There are many great ways to enjoy this event here are a few tips from my experience.

If you want to attend the beach - get your tickets NOW!  Remember this event is a fund raiser that supports Nantucket Cottage Hospital.

There are 2 types of tickets;

• General Admission - which means on the beach $30 for adults and $10 for children.
• Pops Reserved Seating - there are 3 levels, and all have reserved seatings. Friend - $600, Patron $1,500 and Benefactor $2,500

Getting to the beach early and setting up a spot is very important, I recommend a few things, drop off people and your heavy things early, send a delegate from your party who is willing to wait it out and hold your space.  Things to bring - beach chairs, blankets, coolers with dinner, beverages (No Glass), bug spray, bring plastic ware and paper plates so at the end of the evening your cooler is empty and light to bring home.  There is really no parking near Jetties the night of the event, but the NRTA does run special shuttles, here is a link to their website. Plan ahead, know that traffic is going to be bad, unexpected traffic delays can ruin a perfect evening.

There are a bunch of great caterers on Nantucket that do special menu's for the Pops event.

I like Lobster Dinner from Sayles Seafood - order and pick up around 5pm lobster is good cold, but the temp does hold for a long time.

The Dancing Pickle and Fresh Nantucket - both do a great job with food, wine and beer.

I have been enjoying the Pops for the last few years from a boat, this is a great way to avoid the crowds and be comfortable with your own group.  If you have your own boat know that this year high tide will be at 4 pm and low is about 945, just as the event ends - Don't get to close and find yourself high and dry at the end of the show.  If you don't have a boat, open the phone book and try and find a charter available, there are a handful of fishing boats that could take you to see the event.  Its not the best way to enjoy the music but it does make the fireworks very intense.

So these are just a few tips for the Pops on Nantucket.  I hope you enjoy the event as much as I have over the years. 

If you have been and have tips for anyone reading please feel free to share in the comment section.

Brian