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SUMMARY:Patriot Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Friday April 17\, 2026\nCeremony 7:45 pm – 8:30 pm\nLuminaria 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm\nNorth Bridge\, Concord \nAs darkness descends upon the North Bridge battlefield we invite you to come and reflect on the events of April 19\, 1775 and the meaning of liberty. The evening ceremony will feature a lantern-light procession\, poetry\, music\, and a recitation of the names of the soldiers who gave their lives on that “ever-memorable” 19th of April. \nThe path from the North Bridge Visitor Center to the North Bridge will be lighted with 122 luminaries to honor those who lost their lives in the battle. \nLantern light procession* starts at North Bridge Visitor Center\, 174 Liberty St\, Concord\, MA\n*To participate in the lantern-light procession\, please provide your own REAL candle lantern. The procession will begin at North Bridge Visitor Center\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord Ma. From there we will march down the quarter-mile path to the North Bridge where the ceremony will take place. Participants are welcome to wear 18th century clothing if they choose\, but please do not bring muskets.
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/patriot-vigil-2/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 174 Liberty St\, Concord\, 01742
CATEGORIES:Historical Visitor,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Dawn Salute
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 19\, 2026 at 6:00 AM \nMuster at Buttrick Hillside at 5:45 AM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChurch bells at the First Parish toll at 6:00 AM to sound the alarm. \n“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.
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/dawn-salute-2/
LOCATION:North Bridge
CATEGORIES:Children,Concord250,Historical Visitor,Holiday
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SUMMARY:2026 Patriots' Day Parade and Celebration
DESCRIPTION:2026 Patriots’ Day Parade and Celebration\nThe 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. \nConcord will celebrate Patriots’ Day on Monday\, April 20th but events are happening beginning April 17. \n \n  \nPatriots’ Day Weekend in Concord: \nFRIDAY\, APRIL 17\, 2026: \nPatriot Vigil: 7:45-8:30PM\, North Bridge \nSUNDAY\, April 19: \nDawn Salute\nMuster at Buttrick Hillside at 5:45am\,\n6am Dawn Salute \nChurch bells at the First Parish toll at 6:00 AM to sound the alarm.\n“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. \nMONDAY\, April 20: \n9 AM Patriots’ Day Parade \nImmediately following the parade until 3 PM – Block Party \n3 PM: Patriots Day Battle –  CCHS vs. Lexington High School Baseball Game at Emerson Field \nBring 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.\n\nAdmission is free and donations in support of Folds of Honor will be collected during the game.
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/patriots-day-parade-and-celebration/
LOCATION:Concord Center
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Children,Concord250,Food,Friends & Family of Residents,Historical Visitor,Holiday
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SUMMARY:Patriots' Day Play: Monumental Square
DESCRIPTION:Join in the celebration!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter the April 20th Patriots’ Day Parade\, step into Monumental Square — a one-of-a-kind living history experience where Thoreau\, Louisa May Alcott\, Gandhi\, MLK Jr.\, and other unexpected figures lead you through Monument Square in a mini-parade like no other.\n📅 Monday\, April 20 | 1pm & 2pm\n📍 Meet across from the Colonial Inn\n🎟️ Reservations requested | Weather permitting\nBased on the forthcoming book The Concord Spirit Parade\, and returning for its Second Annual performance.\n#concord250 #concordma250th
URL:https://visitconcord.org/event/patriots-day-play-monumental-square/
LOCATION:Monument Square\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Children,Concord250,Friends & Family of Residents,Historical Visitor,Holiday
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