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Thanks to D. Michael Ryan, historian for the Concord Minutemen, for passing along this information. For more info in events in the Minuteman National Historical Park, see here.
It used to be just "Patriot's Day," referring to the commemoration of the April 19th events in Lexington, Concord, and along the trail of the British retreat back to Boston. But there are so many events stretching over so many days, it is becoming referred to locally as "Patriot's Week." Here are the events we know about, many of which are held in neighboring towns.
 April 10 (Saturday)
10 am - Bedford Pole Capping Parade & Ceremony, Bedford
2 pm - Meriam's Corner Parade & Excercises, Concord
April 17 (Saturday)
"Battle Road 1999" Reenactment, (8am-4pm; Concord to Lexington): Reenactors from Mass. and 11 other states numbering
over 800. Parking is limited at most sites so plan ahead and arrive
early. Call 781-852-0500 x700 for more info, or see http://www.2000lexington.com in late March.
- Old North Bridge - 7:45 am
- Meriam's Corner (McHugh Field, Old Bedford Rd.) - 9:35 am
- Bloody Angle/Virginia Road (off-Rt.2A, Lincoln) - 11:45 am
- Nelson Road (near NPS Minute Man Visitors' Center, Rt. 2A,
Lincoln) - 12:45 pm
- Trainer Field (near NPS Minute Man Visitors' Center, Rt. 2A,
Lincoln) - 12:55 pm
- Hastings Park (Mass. Ave., Lexington, near Hayden Rink) -
2:30 pm
- Tower Park (Mass. Ave., Lexington, near Museum of Our
National Heritage) - 4 pm.
8 pm - Colonial Ball, Armory, Concord
Midnight - Muster at Wright Tavern, Reading of the Alarm Notice of April 19, 1775, Concord Center
18 April (Sunday)
Noon - British Supply Wagon Capture, Rt. 60/Mass. Ave., Arlington
1 pm - Battle at Foot of the Rocks, Arlington Heights
2 pm - Massacre at Jason Russell House, Arlington
8 pm - Lantern Ceremony, Old North Church, Boston
11pm - Paul Revere Ride
April 19 - Patriots' Day (Monday)
5:45 am - Dawn Salute and Arrival of Alarm Rider Dr. Prescott, North Bridge Hillside (near NPS Visitor's Center), Concord
6 am - Reenactment, Lexington Green
7 am - Remembrance Ceremonies, North Bridge, Concord
9 am - Concord Parade
9:20 am - Commemoration of the Concord Fight (recreation), North Bridge, Concord
Following the Parade - Refreshments, 18th century music, a visit from George Washington - Concord Museum (free of charge)
2 pm - Lexington Parade
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