Seasonal & Holidays

Arlington 2018 Patriots' Day Parade Guide

Here's what you need to know about Arlington's annual event April 15.

ARLINGTON, MA – Arlington announced the schedule Tuesday for this year's Patriots' Day parade on Sunday, April 15. Arlington's Patriots' Day celebrations will begin with the 54th Annual Arlington Boys and Girls Club Fun Run, a 2.5-mile event open to all residents and members of the Boys and Girls Club.

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Following the road race, a reenactment of the Menotomy Battle will take place at the Jason Russell House, the site of the most violent encounter during the Battle of Lexington and Concord. The reenactment is free to the public.

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The annual parade will conclude the day’s events and will be held rain or shine. Donations to help offset some of the costs of the parade are appreciated and can be made online by clicking here or by mailing a check to the Arlington Patriot’s Day Committee, c/o Veterans’ Services, 730 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, MA 02476.

Below is the schedule for this year's event:

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When

Sunday, April 15

  • 8 a.m. – Arlington Boys and Girls Club Fun Run
  • 12 p.m. – Menotomy Battle Reenactment
  • 2 p.m. – Parade kickoff

Where

  • Arlington Boys and Girls Club Fun Run – The race will begin at the Arlington/Lexington line on Massachusetts Avenue and finish at the Boys and Girls Club, 60 Pond Lane.
  • Menotomy Battle Reenactment – Jason Russell House, 7 Jason St.
  • Patriot’s Day Parade – The parade route will be on Massachusetts Avenue from Brattle Street to Adams Street. Residents should note that adjacent areas will be closed to traffic and should walk to the parade if they can. Click here to view the parade route and all road closures.

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