LEXINGTON — The Lex250 Commission invites the public to Lexington on Oct. 20 for an evening of light and liberty, including a historic-themed drone show. This event marks six months to go until the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and the start of the American Revolution, April 19, 2025.
Four hundred drones will fly in unique formations, commemorating Lexington’s history in lights. The festivities will also feature the Lexington High School Parade Band, William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps, Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL) Enlightened Dragon performance and Lexington Minute Men.
The Weekend of Light will culminate with a procession from the athletic fields to the Lexington Battle Green, where attendees will be given lights and arranged to form “250.” An official overhead drone will photograph the formation, creating a lasting memory of this historic event.
WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024
Events begin at 6:30 p.m.
Drone Show at 7 p.m.
Procession at 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lexington High School Athletic Fields
251 Waltham St., Lexington
The accessible athletic fields include ball fields C1, C2 and the track. Ball fields C3, C4 and the football fields are unavailable for viewing and will be inaccessible.
PUBLIC PARKING: On Worthen Road and at Lexington High School, with limited additional street parking in the immediate area unless “No Parking” signs are posted. Volunteers will direct attendees to the viewing area. No public access is permitted through the football field.
ADA ACCESSIBLE PARKING: On Worthen Road at the practice field crosswalk.
NEWS MEDIA PARKING: Town Pool Parking Lot, 80 Worthen Road.
News media will be escorted to the media riser.
NO-FLY ZONE:
The Town of Lexington will be designated a “no-fly zone” for private drones on Oct. 20. Please do not bring or attempt to fly a private drone.
ROAD CLOSURES:
Several roads will be closed to vehicle traffic, but accessible to pedestrians starting at 5 p.m.: Clarke Street, Parker Street, Forest Street, Park Drive and Massachusetts Avenue from Harrington Road to Clarke Street.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Bring your own chairs and blankets! Alcohol is prohibited on the grounds. Attendees are asked not to bring backpacks or large containers and are encouraged to use clear or mesh bags to carry large personal items.
“The town of Lexington takes a lot of pride in its history, and it’s part of what makes the community so endearing,” said Lexington High School Parade Band Director Justin Aramati. “For decades, the Parade Band has been involved in town celebrations, and myself, co-director Garrett Wallace and our performers look forward to continuing that legacy on Oct. 20.”
“The William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps has been an integral component of Lexington history and celebrations, and we pay homage to our colonial past through our traditional dress, music and instruments,” said Corps Director Susan Rubenstein. “We’re proud to share that our group of about 50 members is internationally recognized and played at the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., in July, and we look forward to adding this highly-anticipated Drone Show to our repertoire!”
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