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2026 Patriots’ Day Reenactment and Parade

April 18 @ 5:00 am - 5:00 pm

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The Reenactment of the Battle at Lexington

and the Annual Patriots’ Day Parade

will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Lexington’s Patriots’ Day celebration commemorates the opening moments of the American Revolution with moving reenactments, solemn ceremonies, and vibrant community events. At dawn, the Battle Green comes alive as militia and British regulars recreate April 19, 1775. Parades, historic homes, music, and family activities follow, honoring courage, sacrifice, and civic pride while welcoming visitors to experience the town’s enduring revolutionary spirit through storytelling, education, reflection, and shared remembrance across generations and communities each historic spring.

In celebration of America 250, Lexington will present its Patriots’ Day Parade on Saturday, April 18, at 1:30 PM (please note the new start time). The step-off point is at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue, and will follow through to Lexington Center, ending at Worthen Road.

A wide variety of groups, reenactors, marching bands, and much more will be on hand to entertain us. Information relative to and updates for Patriots’ Day Weekend will be posted promptly at www.patriotsday.com.

Friday, April 17

7:00 PM – Patriots’ Day Awards Ceremony at Cary Memorial Hall

9:00 PM – Paul Revere’s Ride

Saturday, April 18

5:00 AM – Reenactment

5:00 AM to 10:00 AM – Pancake Breakfasts Around Town

8:00 AM to 9:15 AM – Lions Club 112th Patriots’ Day 5-Mile Road Race

9:00 AM to 9:45 AM – USS Lexington Ceremonies

10:30 AM to 11:15 AM– Monroe Tavern reenactment

11:15 AM to 12:00 PM-Battle at Tower Park

11:00 AM to 11:40 AM – Patriots’ Day Handbell Concert at Hancock Church

11:00 AM to 11:45 AM – Tower Park Battle

1:30 PM – Patriots’ Day Parade*

*Please note the change in start time for the Patriots’ Day Parade.

7:00 PM – Lexington Bicentennial Band Concert at Cary Memorial Hall

Monday, April 20

Times for events marked “TBD” will be announced later.

TBD – Daughters of the American Revolution 116th Wreath-Laying Ceremony

TBD – Paul Revere’s Arrival to the Battle Green on Horseback

Tuesday, April 21

11:00 AM – Naturalization Ceremony at the Battle Green

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