The Fourth of July in the city kicked off with the annual parade and the reading of the Declaration of Independence.

The procession went from Boston City Hall, stopping to lay wreaths at Granary Burial Ground, and ending with a reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Old State House.

Confetti falls on the heads of sailors from the USS Oscar Austin after the reading of the Declaration of Independence. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)
Julia Negoescu and Amelia Costa show off their stars and stripes during the 4th of July parade. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)
People cheer after the reading of the Declaration of Independence. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)
Muskets are fired during the 4th of July parade. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)