By Land, By Sea and on the River -- the City Celebrates the Fourth

Today is Tuesday, July 5. Here are five things you need to know today.

1. Here's hoping you all had a safe and happy Fourth. The weather was glorious -- and perfect for watching the city's fireworks from your favorite rooftop in Charlestown or a spot along the river. We'll have photos from this year's party at the Hatch Shell later this morning, but if you want to see what real dedication looks like, take a peak at these pictures from the Esplanade, when the gates were opened on Monday morning. 

2. Over at the Navy Yard yesterday, Old Ironsides had a brilliant sail across the harbor. Our friend Matt Conti from NorthEndWaterfront.com . Certainly worth watching if you've never seen the warship at sea. 

3. I'm a little late on getting the details of this out for any advance registration, but it's so terrific, it's worth mentioning anyway. The Charlestown Nursery School is hosting , starting today for students ages 3-5 and 6-8. It sounds like this will be taught immersion-style and with a cultural appreciation of the Spanish-speaking world. If you want to learn more about the program, or see if there's still space to sign your child up, click over , where there's a full announcement on the camp.

4. And here's something for families, with ample notice. On Wednesday, the Children's Museum is bringing a traveling play to the library, "." The show starts at 11 a.m. Every neighborhood kid getting ready for pre-K or kindergarten is invited. Their parents, too. If you have any questions, contact Yolanda Kee, kee@bostonchildrensmuseum.org or Melissa Bailey,mbailey@bpl.org. 

5. It's going to be hot today, and even hotter tomorrow. Sunny too. High around 85. 

For more info on what's happening around the neighborhood, check our events calendar.