9:30 a.m. - Procession to the Monument

Place: Begin at Charlestown Navy Yard Gate 1: here

Procession with Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts, the Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company, American Friends of Lafayette, Massachusetts Lafayette Society in full regalia will proceed along the Freedom Trail to the Bunker Hill Monument Grounds.

10 a.m. - Echoes of Revolution: 200^th Anniversary of the Bunker Hill Monument’s Cornerstone Laying

Place: Bunker Hill Monument Grounds

Michael Douglas, “Daniel Webster” Reenactor will read Webster’s edited speech. “Lafayette” will deliver his historical remarks. Guest Speakers will follow. Accompanying music from the original 1825 event will be performed.

6 p.m. - Toasts and Odes

Place: The reenactment continues at Old South Meeting House

Prominent dignitaries will speak the very same toasts given at the 1825 celebration. Vocal quartet plus six strings and five brass and wind players will accompany.

These events are proudly organized by Bunker Hill Monument Association, whose commitment to excellence shines through every detail. 

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Even more spectacular in this 250th anniversary year! This beloved Charlestown tradition honors the Battle of Bunker Hill, the armed services, and the essence of American heritage while celebrating the historic neighborhood of Charlestown. Marking the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill—and of the U.S. Army and Navy—the parade features more military units than ever, including the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, Commander-in-Chief’s Guard, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Special this year: the Brothers of the Battle, descendants of those who fought, marching to honor their families’ legacy. This once-in-a-generation event will bring history to life. Don't miss it!

Help support the Charlestown Boys and Girls Club and our Members by participating in one of the oldest Road Races in the Northeast and experiencing our fantastic and historic route. This 5k Course is a very scenic and challenging route through the hills and streets of Charlestown passing historical sites such as the Charlestown Training Field, St. Mary’s Church, the Freedom Trail and the Bunker Hill Monument.  

Shirts available for the first 900 registered participants. BIB/SHIRT Pick Up will be on Friday from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 a.m. and the morning of the race starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Charlestown Boys and Girls Club (High St. Building)

A fun and engaging community concert featuring live music at the base of the Bunker Hill Monument. This year we'll once again enjoy hearing the music of Jinty McGrath- a highly sought-after Irish musician in the Greater Boston area.

 

April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now, nearly a year after his death, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. Inside King’s Chapel, his brother, his fiancée, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel, two Black abolitionists wonder what this revolution will mean for them. A play about memory, legacy, and the potential and pitfalls of the American Revolution.

2:00 p.m. matinee performance 

7:30 p.m. evening performance 

Part of Parade Week 2025, our annual Charlestown Block Party will be bigger than ever this year to celebrate Bunker Hill's 250th anniversary! Street market, food trucks, free fun family activities.

12-1:00 Scatter the Mud Trad Band

1:00 Mini Movers

1-2:00 Gerald Ahern

2-3:00 Derrick Keane

3:00 Goulding School of Irish Dance

3-4:00 The IPA's

Burning of unserviceable flags.

Celebrating the birth of the U.S. Army, the Old Guard (U.S. Army 3^rd Infantry Regiment) will perform a tribute including music by The Fife and Drum Corps (FDC) and the Commander-in-Chief’s Guard (CinC).

 

Observe a Flag Ceremony at the memorial flag garden on the grounds of the Bunker Hill Monument.

The Charlestown Preservation Society invites you to Revolution Ignited, a spirited public celebration launching the Bunker Hill 250 commemoration week—continuing Boston’s and the Nation’s observance of America 250. 

Join neighbors, local leaders, and honored guests for an evening of live music, local food trucks, and an exciting showcase of events and stories. 

Live Music, Restaurant Take-Away, Food Trucks | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

🎤 Revolutionary Voices | 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Trace the pivotal moments around the Battle of Bunker Hill, and hear from special guests as they speak to the theme of an "unfinished revolution", rallying our community around the enduring power of our founding ideals and the work still to come.

• Revolutionary Ideals – Exploring the principles that shaped and continue to challenge our democracy

• We the People – Centering diverse voices and shared civic responsibility

• Expanding the American Story – Uplifting untold histories and evolving identities

✨ Revolutionary Spark | 8:30 - 8:45 p.m.

Let’s gather to remember, reflect—and REIGNITE the revolutionary spirit.

Free and open to the public - registration recommended.