Patriots’ Day 2025

Throughout the week of Patriots Day, Lexington Historical Society hosts events for all ages relating to the Battle of Lexington! Join us for a variety of family friendly activities: witness Paul Revere riding into town, participate in a reenactment, and more!

More events are still being added for Patriots’ Day 2025.

Lexington Town and Other Events

2025 EVENTS ARE STILL BEING PLANNED AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

There are many town-sponsored events in Lexington and beyond on Patriots' Day weekend. The following are some of the most popular. Check out http://www.battleroad.org for a full listing across local towns, and www.lex250.org for further up-to-date information on town-specific activities, cancellations, and safety protocols. Please be aware that as April 19th falls on a Saturday in 2025, almost all events normally scheduled for Monday will be taking place on Saturday, April 19th.

Battle of Lexington Reenactment
Saturday, April 19th, 2025 5:00 AM
Lexington Battle Green
This event recreates the historic skirmish in Lexington on the first day of the American Revolution, at the time and place it happened historically. As dawn approached on that fateful morning, the town militia of Lexington stood in anxious anticipation as over 700 British soldiers marched into town on their way to destroy ammunition in Concord. As the two groups squared off on the town common, a single, mysterious shot rang out, and the British soldiers opened fire. When the smoke cleared and the soldiers marched on to Concord, eight Americans lay dead, another ten were wounded, and a war for independence had begun.

VISITOR TIPS: The Battle Reenactment starts very early in the morning, with the militia mustering at 5:00 am, the bell in the Belfry ringing at 5:30 am and the battle following at 6:00 am (the actual time the historic battle occurred). The crowd around the Green can be several people deep; plan to arrive early, at least between 4:00 am to pick a viewing spot. Ladders and stepstools are not allowed on the Green (please see the town website for other restrictions). Those with young children who may be frightened of loud noises may also view the public rehearsal for the battle on April 5th, time TBA, where no muskets are fired. We will also have historical toys and games on the Visitors Center lawn to round out the day!

Pancake Breakfasts
Saturday, April 19th, 7:00 – 9:00 AM
Various Locations
Several churches and scout groups in Lexington host breakfasts following the battle. Options include St. Brigid Parish, 1981 Massachusetts Ave., First Baptist Church, 1580 Massachusetts Ave., and Church of Our Redeemer, 6 Meriam St.

Lexington Parade
Saturday, April 19th, 2:00 PM
Downtown Lexington
At 2:00 PM, Massachusetts Avenue hosts a large parade with civic organizations, bands, entertainers, floats, antique cars, and more. This event starts at 1095 Massachusetts Avenue and ends at 80 Worthen Road, with viewing areas all along the main road. Our museums will close at 2:00 PM due to the number of street closures involved.

Battle Road Reenactment
Saturday, April 19th, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Minuteman National Historical Park
Minuteman National Historical Park hosts a day of living history across the park, as families pack to evacuate their homes and British soldiers march down the trail. The day’s festivities include tactical demonstrations of the warfare of April 19th. Major viewing points include a 11:45 AM demonstration at Hartwell Tavern, and a 1:00 PM demonstration behind the Minuteman Visitors Center. This section of the park preserves the site of Parker’s Revenge, a skirmish that took place on the afternoon of April 19th, in which Captain John Parker’s militia rallied to attack His Majesty’s troops on their way back from Concord. Minuteman National Park will also host several open houses and events the weekend of April 12th. More information about the full schedule can be found at www.nps.gov/mima.

April 19th, 2025, is expected to be the busiest day in Lexington since the Bicentennial, so we encourage our visitors to plan accordingly.

Main parking areas in downtown include a municipal lot behind the Lexington Depot Museum at 13 Depot Square (using the Pay By Phone app), and Lexington High School at 251 Waltham Street. Information about designated parking areas, possible shuttles to Lexington Center, Minuteman National Park, and Concord Center, and street closures will be posted here as soon as that information is available.