#ArlPats2016: Your Guide to the Patriots' Day Celebrations in Arlington

Photo Credit: Joe Lipovich, Patch Staff

ARLINGTON, MA—Patriots' Day is back, and residents are preparing for all of the celebrations. Here's what you need to know tomorrow, courtesy of the Town of Arlington Website. .

Schedule

Menotomy Minuteman flag raising/burial ground ceremony: 8:30 a.m.

Arlington Boys and Girls Club Fun Run: 8:45 a.m. Begins at the Berman's parking lot across from Sylvia St.

Menotomy Battle Re-enactment: 12:00 p.m. at the Jason Russell House, 7 Jason St.

Arlington Patriots' Day Parade: 2:00 p.m.: Parade route runs from Brattle Square (Massachusetts Avenue and Brattle Street) to East Arlington (Linwood Street and Massachusetts Avenue)

Traffic and Parking Information

Beginning at 8 a.m., there will be no parking on Mass Ave. Lowell St., Forest St., Acton St. and Appleton St. will be closed to through traffic.

Beginning at 12 p.m., Mass Ave between Park Ave and Pleasant St. will be closed to all traffic.

Beginning at 1 p.m., Mass Ave between Pleasant St. and Linwood Ave will be closed to all traffic.
All closures and restrictions will be lifted at by 5 p.m.

MBTA will divert bus routes in these areas. Visit mbta.com for details(select "bus" under Service Alerts)

Other Information

There will be a "quiet zone" for children and families ranging from Mill St. to the Robbins Library.

Refreshments are available at Bon Me food truck in front of Arlington High School.

Officer Michael Hogan has been selected as the honorary Grand Marshal of the parade. There will also be a tribute to the late Ken Simmons, who has been selected as the Grand Marshal of the parade, and his family will serve in his place during the parade.