Towns

MA, USA

Patriots Day Parade Route

Landmark

The annual Patriots Day parade follows streets through Lexington center, commemorating the events of April 19 with reenactors, bands, and civic organizations.

What Happened Here

The dawn reenactment on the Green and the afternoon parade are the centerpieces of Lexington's Patriots Day celebration, held annually since the 19th century.

Visiting Today

Address

Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington Center

Hours

Third Monday of April; parade typically 2:00 PM

Admission

Free to watch

Accessibility

Sidewalk viewing; accessible.

Connected Events

Apr 1775
Paul Revere and William Dawes Warn Lexington

Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, John Hancock

Apr 1775
Hancock and Adams Warned at Clarke House

Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, Dorothy Quincy, John Hancock

Apr 1775
Captain Parker Musters the Militia

Captain John Parker, Jonas Parker

Apr 1775
Adams and Hancock Flee to Safety

Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock

Apr 1775
Battle of Lexington

Captain John Parker, Jonas Parker, Prince Estabrook, Jonathan Harrington

Apr 1775
Lexington Depositions Collected

Captain John Parker, Jonas Parker