Celebrate Patriots Day at these 8 events in and around Boston
Most battle reenactments, demonstrations, and parades on April 17 are free. Patriots Day is a proud state holiday in Massachusetts – one that honor...
Most battle reenactments, demonstrations, and parades on April 17 are free. Patriots Day is a proud state holiday in Massachusetts – one that honors the American Revolutionary War's first few battles fought in Menotomy (now Arlington), Lexington and Concord in 1775. With this year's 248 th celebration falling on April 17, there are parades, dramatic battle reenactments and demonstrations throughout the weekend to commemorate our country's historical turn against the British. Here is a sampling of those events, most of which are free and open to all ages.