Boston Symphony Orchestra have a special treat in store at Tanglewood for the whole family, in an extra special concert introducing children to the wonders of the orchestra while delighting the rest of the audience, no matter the age! Whether it's the pounding rhythms of the timpani, the triumphant blare of the horns, the bouncy playfulness of the woodwinds or the sweeping beauty of a string section, it's almost impossible not to leave entranced after witnessing a live orchestra for the first time.

It's that time of year once more! The highlight of the Tanglewood season, Tanglewood on Parade is your chance to experience a day and evening of wonderful offerings from the Boston Pops, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra, concluding with the traditional performance of Tchaikovsky's magnificent 1812 Overture, accompanied by a grand firework display.