Doc Rutstein of Braintree (top) was all smiles as he waited for the start of the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular at the Hatch Shell on the Esplanade on Monday. A young woman (at right) cheered as confetti fell at the end of the day’s events. T.C. Jones and Jeanie Mullen (bottom left) found room to dance during the celebrations. James Barnes (bottom right) of Brighton was dressed for the festivities with his blue feathery headgear and patriotic glasses as he awaited the fireworks display. A spectacular display (bottom right) lit up the night sky.