Lexington Prepares for 250th Anniversary of Revolutionary War

LEXINGTON, Mass. — The town of Lexington is gearing up for a weekend of festivities to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. A full calendar of events is expected to create significant traffic disruptions from Friday through Monday.

Visitors are encouraged to utilize public transportation options, including shuttles, to navigate around the town. For those who opt to drive, detailed parking information and traffic updates are available through local resources.

The celebration kicked off on Thursday with a press conference announcing the schedule of events. According to town officials, the weekend will include a reenactment of the historic Battle of Lexington, Patriots’ Day Parade, and various family-friendly activities. The festivities are set to begin early Saturday morning, with coverage available on NBC10 Boston and other local outlets.

“It’s a big anniversary of this battle, and we just wanted to make sure we came here to see history,” said Chris Gigliotti, a visitor from Derry, New Hampshire. He, along with his wife Cathy and their young son Teddy, arrived early to witness the reenactment.

As the celebration approaches, historical connections to the past come alive, eliciting excitement among attendees. “This is my first reenactment, and I really want to see the battle,” said young Teddy.

Friday evening saw hundreds gathering in Boston to commemorate Paul Revere‘s midnight ride, a pivotal moment in American history. Dressed in period costumes, reenactors portrayed Revere’s famous ride from Charlestown to Lexington, a journey that was echoed in an aerial drone display highlighting key historical moments.

“We’ve been planning this for over seven years, and to have it all come together is just really phenomenal,” said Doug Lucente, chair of the Lexington Select Board. He emphasized the importance of this historical encounter as the minutemen and redcoats prepare for their reenactment on the Lexington Battle Green.

The anniversary marks 250 years since the opening skirmish of the Revolutionary War—an event that has drawn visitors from across the country. “It’s really great to see what you’ve been learning about,” said a child from Yuma, Arizona, reflecting on the significance of attending such an event.

With anticipation building for Saturday’s reenactment, Lexington is set to become a hub of history, drawing crowds eager to witness America’s past. Live coverage of the battle reenactment will begin at 5 a.m., allowing those unable to attend in person to join the celebration virtually.