Concord Patriots' Day Parade & Drone Show
The 250th anniversary of the historic battles of Concord andflag Lexington is approaching on April 19, 2025. Concord250 commemorates the semi-quincentennial, or 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, which began here in New England. Two hundred fifty years ago, the men and women of what is now Massachusetts secured their independence from Britain and created a new nation dedicated to the ideals of liberty, equality, natural and civil rights and responsible citizenship.
To mark this significant anniversary, residents, friends, and neighbors of Concord and visitors from near and far are invited to commemorate and celebrate!
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Concord, MA will host a drone show as part of its 250th anniversary celebrations on Patriots' Day, April 19th, 2025, featuring a 'Patriots Light' drone show at 7:45 PM, following a parade and other events.
Here's a more detailed breakdown of the events:
- Dawn Salute: 6:00 AM.
- Parade: Begins at 8:30 AM.
- Old North Bridge Ceremony: 9:30 AM.
- Concord Museum: Free admission all day.
- Block Party: 1:00 PM - 7:30 PM.
'Patriots Light' Drone Show: 7:45 PM.
Road Closures:
Road closures will begin in Concord Center on Friday, April 18th, at 6 PM and continue through late Saturday night.
Roads will reopen after the drone show, with the opening of roads starting after the Drone Show Saturday night and will be completely opened by 11 PM Saturday night.
Parade - 8:30am
Listen to fife and drum corps from all over the nation as they march down Main Street. Following the parade discover more history by taking a tour of the Old Manse, or by visiting the Concord Museum.
British reenactors will conduct a very moving 'Mourn Arms' ceremony in honor of the British dead, buried at North Bridge.
Following this, they will be joined by the Acton Minutemen and other local companies for a special commemoration featuring musket salutes.
Commemoration of the North Bridge Fight, and Concord Parade
North Bridge, Concord
9:30am.
British reenactors will be joined by the Acton Minutemen and other local companies for a special commemoration of the North Bridge Fight featuring musket salutes. The Concord Parade will arrive at North Bridge around 9:30 a.m.
View Event Schedule
Old Manse tours
Visit the Manse from 11:00am – 5:00pm.
Looking for more Patriot's Day Events nearby? Visit our website for lots more and use the search term 'Patriot's Day'.
In addition to The Boston Marathon, this April Monday also features events like One Boston Day, Patriots 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.
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The shot heard round the world battle reenactment at North Bridge at 8:45am with parade to immediately follow.
Parade arrives at 9:30am.
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concordma.gov/3813/Patriots-Day-Weekend-2025
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Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742 map
Phone: (978) 369-3120
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- Find more 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution Events taking place in Massachusetts in our handy guide.
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