Events

Friday April 17, 2026 Ceremony 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm Luminaria 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm North Bridge, Concord As 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,...

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM Muster at Buttrick Hillside at 5:45 AM 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...

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,...

Join in the celebration! After 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. 📅 Monday, April 20 | 1pm & 2pm 📍 Meet across...

The Concord-Carlisle Regional High School South Asian Student Society welcomes you to our first annual community-wide Holi Celebration on Saturday, May 2nd, from 2-4 pm. Join us in celebrating the festival of colors on the Alcott Fields and Playground (93 Laurel Street, Concord, MA). This cultural experience will involve colored powder, food, and music! All are welcome! Helpful...

Friday, June 19, 2026, 12:00-3:00 PM: Join us for our 4th Annual Juneteenth celebration on The Robbins House front lawn. There will be musical performances from area groups and food trucks. Come join the fun and celebrate this American holiday of freedom, resilience, and community.