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2026 Patriots’ Day Parade and Celebration

April 20, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

2026 Patriots’ Day Parade and Celebration

The Concord Patriots’ Day Parade is one of the nation’s oldest celebrations of the first shot of the American Revolution, attracting visitors from around the world.

Concord will celebrate Patriots’ Day on Monday, April 20th but events are happening beginning April 17.

 

Patriots’ Day Weekend in Concord:

FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026:

Patriot Vigil: 7:45-8:30PM, North Bridge

SUNDAY, April 19:

Dawn Salute
Muster at Buttrick Hillside at 5:45am,
6am Dawn Salute

Church bells at the First Parish toll at 6:00 AM to sound the alarm.
“Dr. Prescott” arrives at the North Bridge after riding across the fields calling out the warning to towns and villages that the Regulars were on the march and that their destination was Concord. The Concord Minutemen fire salutes and the Concord Independent Battery fire several volleys from the field at the Old Manse.

MONDAY, April 20:

9 AM Patriots’ Day Parade

Immediately following the parade until 3 PM – Block Party

3 PM: Patriots Day Battle –  CCHS vs. Lexington High School Baseball Game at Emerson Field

Bring the family and support the local nine as the CCHS and Lexington HS baseball teams play their annual Patriots Day Battle rivalry game on Monday, April 20.  First pitch is at 3:00 on Emerson Field.  There will be festive and special touches throughout the game, including a Minuteman salute to start the game and wiffle ball for kids after.
Admission is free and donations in support of Folds of Honor will be collected during the game.

Details

Date:
April 20
Time:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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    • Venue

    Location:
    Concord Center