A former CIA deputy director who now works as a senior security contributor for CBS News said earlier this week that the joint bulletin released by the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security sounding the threat of potential Independence Day terrorist attacks should not be treated lightly.
"I wouldn't be surprised if we're sitting here a week from today talking about an attack over the weekend in the United States," said Michael Morell, who also served as the CIA's acting director twice in 2011 and again from 2012 to 2013. "That's how serious this is."
Let's be honest, as much as everyone would love to see the fireworks on the Esplanade or the Hatch Shell- the traffic is more than enough reason for someone to avoid the area. But if you still don't want to just watch the colorful display from your TV screen, here are five other locations to consider:
1) The Cambridge side of the Charles River is a popular second choice to see the fireworks. There will still be crowd, but the fireworks can still be seen from miles around the area.
