2019 Foxborough Founders Day Event Guide

FOXBOROUGH, MA — Founders Day has come a long way since starting as a gathering on Foxborough Common 31 years ago. Who would have thought back in the late 1980s that the day would turn into a celebration with a parade, field day, fireworks and more? On Saturday, Foxborough's biggest annual community party is back.

Since its earliest roots, Foxborough's biggest community party has always had a fun theme to rally around. Last year was the event’s 30th birthday and organizers celebrated the town’s history. This year, the committee is asking residents what Foxborough means to them.

To answer this question, attendees are encouraged to fill out a postcard the day of the event at the Founders Day booth. The postcards will be put on display.

For more on this year’s activities including the parades, fireworks, scavenger hunt, live music and more, check out this guide:

Founders Day Schedule

Please note, this schedule is subject to change. For the most up to date information, visit our website or Facebook page.

• 9:40 a.m. - Boys and Girls Wagon and Doll Carriage Parade begins near Memorial Hall on Foxborough Common. Please see below for registration details. (If there’s rain, this will take place at the Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center at 1 School Street)
• 10 a.m. - Parade begins
• 11 a.m.-5 p.m. - Stop by the Booth Playground for games, raffles, crafts and food. (Please note that free shuttle services will be available at select stops).
• 11 a.m. - Norfolk County Sheriff’s Department Distracted Driving Simulator
• 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.-Live Music by Counterfeit Cash
• Noon-1 p.m. - Foxborough Fire Department house fire demonstration
• 12:30–3:30 p.m. - Scavenger Hunt (See below for more details. Maps on-sale at Founders Day Booth at 12:30 p.m.)
• 4:30–8:30 . - Live music by “Divas With a Twist”
• 8:30-8:45 p.m. - Founders Day raffle winners announced
• 8:45–8:50 p.m. - Pledge of allegiance
• 8:50-9:00 p.m. - National Anthem
• 9-9:30 p.m. – Fireworks

Parade Information

The parade will take the traditional route from Central Street up to the Common, around the Center of Town, and down South Street to the Booth Playground.

Four residents have been selected as Parade Marshalls. Sumner Brown Justin Truss will ride in the Founders Parade car, while Elizabeth Prevost and Ehrun Omuemu will march with the marching band.

If the weather is poor on Founders Day, a decision will be made by 7 a.m. on whether or not to cancel the parade. To check, tune into Foxborough Cable Access’ local channel, call 508-837-4500 or hop onto Founders Day’s Facebook page.

Wagon and Doll Carriage Parade

A long, withstanding staple of Founders Day — the annual wagon and doll carriage parade starts at 9:40 a.m., and lets children ages 3-9 show off their creative side to the entire community. Prize ribbons will be awarded for most creative, most original and best decorated related to this year’s theme. Every participant will receive a ribbon

Pre-registration is encouraged at Memorial Hall, but if you can’t register beforehand you can still do so at 9:15 a.m. To pre-register, email or call the parade’s chair, Krystn Gustafson at Krystn.gustafson@gmail.com or 508-838-4898.

Scavenger Hunt

As usual, the scavenger hunt is back to give the kids a little adventure. This year, Founders Day will be holding a scavenger hunt from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Maps will go on sale for $2 each at the Founders Day booth. Participants will use the map to collect stickers, then return the map to the Founders Day booth to pick up a prize. All entrants who turn in their map will also be entered into a drawing for a Patriots Place Prize Package. Three drawings will be held—one for each age group (Ages 3-6, 7-11 and 12 and up).

Shuttle buses are back after last year's popular introduction for Founders Day transportation. Shuttles begin running around town from 8:30 a.m. until after the parade. Shuttles will begin again immediately after the fireworks. The shuttle will stop at the following locations:

• 132 Central St. (This is where shuttle service begins. After it stops at Foxborough High School, it will immediately loop back around to 132 Central St.)
• 54 Central St (TD Bank)
• At the head of Foxborough Common – end of Central St.
• Marilyn Rodman Performing Arts Center - 1 School St
• Booth Playground Field at the end of Union St. (Please keep in mind that parking at or entering the parking lot adjacent to School Street to pick up passengers is prohibited unless you have a parking pass – this is strictly enforced.)
• Intersection of Bird St an Railroad Ave.
• Stops at Foxborough High School

The schedule and stops are subject to change. Updates will be posted to the Founders Day Facebook page.

The Do's And Don'ts Of Founders Day

DO!

• Bring Lawn chairs, blankets, and sunscreen
• Drop off Wagon and Doll Carriage Parade at Memorial Hall
• Enjoy the day and have fun!

DON'T!

• Bring your dog
• Bring any alcoholic beverages
• Ride bicycles on the field
• Bring squirt guns or silly string to any Founders Day event
• Park on private property without permission.
• Park in restricted areas (e.g., blocking fire lanes, driveways, fire hydrants or handicapped parking)
• Throw candy or items from moving vehicles