Boston 250 Launch: Anniversary of Paul Revere's Ride
When:
Friday, Apr 18, 2025 5:30p -
10:00p
Friday, Apr 18, 2025 5:30p -
10:00p
Where:
Boston
19 N Square
Boston, MA
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Festivals & Fairs, History, Kid Friendly, Shows
Event website:
https://www.boston.gov/calendar/boston-250-launch-anniversary-paul-reveres-ride
Join us in commemorating the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s Ride W/ Mayor Michelle Wu and special guests.
This evening will feature multiple connected events among partner organizations. As a core element of the festivities, the City of Boston and Mayor Michelle Wu will officially launch Boston 250, an initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in Boston. The full slate of events will run 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. across the North End and Charlestown.
The Ride of Paul Revere schedule is as follows:
(All times shown are approximate and are subject to change.)
- 5:30 p.m. - Paul Revere Bids Farewell (Paul Revere House Museum, North End )
- 6:30 p.m. - Performance of Revolution’s Edge (Old North Church, North End)
- 7:30 p.m. - Boston 250 Launch with Mayor Wu and Special Guests (Old North Church, North End)
- 8:15 p.m. -Illumination and Procession of Lanterns (Old North Church to Langone - Park North End)
- 8:30 p.m. -Harborwalk Drone Show and The Row Across Boston Harbor (Langone Park, Charlestown Navy Yard, USS Constitution, USS Constitution Museum)
- 8:40 p.m. - Speaking Program in City Square (City Square, Charlestown)
- 9:00 p.m. - Paul Revere Arrives at City City Square, Mounted Horseback Ride on Main Street and Illumination of Bunker Hill Monument (Charlestown)
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