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Battle of Lexington: Boston Patriots Day Reenactment & Activities 2025

Patriot's Day is on Monday, April 21, 2025 which marks 250 years since the Battle of Lexington and the start of the American Revolution.

The traditional Patriots' Day events will still take place, including the sunrise reenactment on the historic Lexington Battle Green, the annual 5-mile run, and the afternoon parade; however, all of these events will occur on Saturday, April 19th, 2025.

Watch as history unfolds the story of our nation's fight for freedom in Lexington! Celebrations are back to being in person this year, and the week will still be packed with live programming for the whole family.

Each year in mid-April, thousands of people flock to historic Lexington and Concord and Minute Man National Historical Park to celebrate Patriot's Day.

Patriot's Day is a special Massachusetts State holiday commemorating the opening battle of the American Revolutionary War, April 19, 1775. The entire weekend is celebrated with parades, reenactments and commemorative ceremonies.

Patriots' Day 2025 extends beyond a single day. The celebration started in April when the Lex250 Commission kicked off a 365-day countdown. Numerous events and activities are planned leading up to Patriots' Day. You can find a complete schedule and details on the official Lex250 website.

Schedule of Events

April 17
9:00 a.m. | Lex250 Patriots’ Day Weekend Kick Off Press Conference
12:00 p.m. | Ken Burns, The American Revolution
7:00 p.m. | Patriots’ Day Awards Ceremony

April 18
10:00 p.m. | Reenactment of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride

April 19
5:15 a.m. | Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington
5:30 a.m. | Pancake Breakfasts (Troop 160, First Baptist Church, Champagne Brunch, The Church of Our Redeemer)
8:00 a.m. | 111th Patriots’ Day 5-Mile Road Race
9:00 a.m. | USS Lexington Ceremony
10:00 a.m. | Daughters of the American Revolution Tree Dedication
10:45 a.m. | Battle Green Rededication
2:00 p.m. | Patriots’ Day Parade
7:00 p.m. | Lexington Bicentennial Band Concert

April 21
9:30 a.m. | Ye Ole Burial Ground Ceremony
10:00 a.m. | Revolutionary Scavenger Hunt 2025
10:00 a.m. | Daughters of the American Revolution Wreath Laying Ceremony
11:00 a.m. | Patriots’ Day Living History at Buckman Tavern
11:00 a.m. | Patriotic Picnic in Hastings Park
1:00 p.m. | Arrival of Paul Revere & William Dawes on Horseback from Boston at Hastings Park

April 22
11:00 a.m. | Naturalization Ceremony

*Schedule subject to change*

About Patriot's Day
Every April on the third Monday of the month, the Battle of Lexington is commemorated and a moving tribute is paid to those patriots who first fell on Lexington Green on the morning of April 19, 1775. A full range of activities is planned that include historical reenactments, parades, pancake breakfasts, and a road race.

Beginning just before midnight Sunday night, the drama begins with the arrival of Paul Revere on horseback to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock that the British Regulars have left Boston and are on their way towards Lexington and Concord.

The highlight is the reenactment of the Battle of Lexington, performed by members of the Lexington MinuteMen Company and His Majesty's Tenth Regiment of Foot. Staged annually at 5:45 A.M. every April on the third Monday of the month, the event evokes the revolutionary spirit that signaled the start of the American Revolution.

Visitors are encouraged to arrive early at all events for best viewing. Be part of the story through the reenactment of Paul Revere's ride, followed by day-long events.

In addition to Patriots Day, this April Monday also features events like The Boston Marathon, One Boston Day, and marks the kickoff of April School Vacation Week in Boston. Check out our handy guides to stay in the know about fun things to see & do.

Find more Patriots Day events going on near Boston in our guide to things to do on Patriots Day, as well as our overview on other exciting Boston April Events.

WEBSITE

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www.lexingtonma.gov/851/Patriots-Day-2025

LOCATION

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Lexington Green, Lexington, MA map

TIPS

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• - No backpacks or large containers where possible
  
  
• - Use clear or mesh bags to carry personal items
  
  
• - Do Not leave bags or containers unattended
  
  
• - Items left unattended will be removed from public areas by police
  
  
• - No Ladders, stepstools or large scaffolding

REVIEWS

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British 273 Lexington 0 worse than Redsox

I keep telling myself this is the year the Minutemen take the whole thing and every year the Brits chase us out to Concord and I lose $100. We need new management. Captain Parker is overrated.

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Battle Of Lexington - Patriots' Day Reenactment

My daughter and I were finally going to have a view of the battle this year! We were to the left of the statue, about the third row of people from the ropes and could see the green in between other peoples' heads. The militia men were on the field and the redcoats had just positioned themselves, when, just before the first shot, a crowd of people to the right of the statue ran onto the green, escorted by 3 or 4 police officers, and totally obscured our view! I don't know if they were Lexington police or who the people were but when the battle was over, these officers told the angry crowd it was over and to move along. How disappointing!!

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