LEXINGTON —The Lexington Minute Men will proudly march in Newburyport’s Road to Revolution parade, honoring and celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and its deep history within the South End.
The parade, which will be held on Saturday, June 28 beginning at 10 a.m., is hosted in partnership by the Custom House Maritime Museum and the Museum of Old Newbury and will feature several reenactor groups and local floats from museums.
The Lexington Minute Men will march the route from Federal and Water Street, ending at Market Square, and will fire musket volleys as the route reaches important historical locations.
At Market Square, visitors can join the Lexington Minute Men and other organizations and individuals for a singing of the National Anthem, Posting of the Colors and speeches.
In attendance will be members of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard and important state and local officials, including Governor Maura Healey, Newburyport Mayor Sean Reardon and Massachusetts Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr, among others.
Learn more about the Road to Revolution parade here.
“It is always a privilege to be included in these events that honor the American Revolution and its vast history in Massachusetts,” said Captain Commanding Steve Cole. “We are excited to continue to rally our communities in the spirit of patriotism, and to be able to pay tribute to locations that carry the stories of our Nation.”
About the Lexington Minute Men
The Lexington Minute Men are the second oldest independent military organization in the Western Hemisphere, having been chartered by the Governor’s council on Sept. 6, 1689. The unit was the first to take up arms against Great Britain on April 19, 1775, on the Lexington Common.
Today’s Lexington Minute Men are dedicated to honoring those brave patriots who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation’s freedom — from those who first fell on Lexington Common to the heroes of today. They promote patriotism through ceremonies, reenactments and educational living history programs.
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