Bunker Hill Day Parade
When:
Sunday, Jun 10, 2018 12:30p -
2:30p
Sunday, Jun 10, 2018 12:30p -
2:30p
Where:
Downtown Charlestown
1 Vine St
Charlestown, MA 02129
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Festivals & Fairs
Event website:
https://www.boston.gov/calendar/2018-bunker-hill-day-parade
A tradition dating back to 1786, the Bunker Hill Day Parade commemorates the first major battle of the American Revolution.
The Bunker Hill Day Parade commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill, which was fought on Breed's Hill on June 17, 1775, in Charlestown. This parade is always held on the Sunday before or on June 17.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh, joined by local marching bands and other musical groups, current and past military personnel, re-enactment groups, sports teams, fire trucks, police motorcycles, and floats sponsored by local businesses, will travel:
From the intersection of Vine Street and Bunker Hill Street down Main Street, and then
finally, to Winthrop Street by the Charlestown Militia Training Field.
Many people take this opportunity to learn more about Boston's history by visiting the the Bunker Hill Museum, the Bunker Hill Monument, and other historic sites along Boston's Freedom Trail before or after the parade.
