What You Need to Know About Foxborough Founders Day 2015

Music will be in the air this weekend for Foxborough Founders Day.

The annual celebration of civic pride will feature a theme of “Music in the Air,” and will be a tribute to the great musical performers and programs around town.

To help you get ready for the day, here is the schedule and the dos and do nots of Founder’s Day!

Schedule

10:00 AM

• Parade starts at 132 Central St., toward Common, to Mechanic St., Railroad Ave., Bird St. around the Common to South St., ending at the Booth Playground.

11AM – 5PM

• Activities at Booth Playground – Non-profit organizations provide food, games, raffles, crafts and other activities on the field
• Fire Dept Touch a Truck
• Multi-class FHS Reunion at the Reunion Tent

11AM – 4PM

• Basketball and In-line Hockey Tournaments

11AM – 3:30 PM

• Live Music on Stage by: “The Bay State Stompers” and the talents of FHS/FRCS MUSIC DEPARTMENT Students

12:00 – 1:00 PM

• Registration for Doll Carriage Parade

12:00 – 1:00 PM

• Foxborough Fire Department House Fire Demo

12:30

• Parade float winner announced

1:00 PM

• Doll Carriage Parade in the Tennis Courts; Note: In case of inclement weather the Doll Carriage Parade will be moved indoors to the American Legion Hall on Mechanic St.

6:30PM – Dusk

• Tethered hot air balloon rides by ReMax

7:00 – 9:00 PM

• Live Music from ”THE GALLEY DAWGS”

8:45 – 9:00 PM

• Founders Day Raffle Drawings – Winners announced

9:00 – 9:30 PM

• Fireworks

The Dos and Don’ts of Founders Day

DO!

• Bring Lawn chairs, blankets and sunscreen
• Drop off Doll Carriage Parade participants close to tennis courts at the Booth Playground (in case of rain, the Doll Carriage Parade will be held indoors at the American Legion Post on Mechanic St)
• ENJOY THE DAY AND HAVE FUN!!!

DO NOT!

• Bring your Dog (This includes Leashed)
• 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)
• Bring Alcoholic Beverages to Founders Day