4th of July Parade and Ceremony; reading of Declaration of Independence
When:
Thursday, Jul 04, 2019 9:00a -
12:00p
Thursday, Jul 04, 2019 9:00a -
12:00p
Where:
Congress Street City Hall Plaza, City Hall Square
Congress Street City Hall Plaza, Government Center, 1 City Hall Square
Boston, MA 02201
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Date Idea, Festivals & Fairs, Kid Friendly, Lectures & Conferences, Music, Party, Social Good
Event website:
http://www.ahac.us.com/july-4th-events-boston-ma/
Start your July 4th Holiday by observing the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts (AHAC) Fourth of July Parade and witnessing the reading of the Declaration of Independence! Every July 4th the Captain Commanding of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts reads the Declaration of Independence from the balcony of the Old State House in Boston, as part of Independence Day ceremonies.
The event is preceded by activities at City Hall Plaza usually starting at 9:00 a.m. at which time the Mayor of Boston speaks to those assembled. A parade from City Hall Plaza to the Old State House follows.
The parade stops at the Granary Burying Ground on Tremont Street to allow officers and officials to lay wreaths at the graves of the patriots. Interred on the site are three signers of the Declaration of Independence–John Hancock, Samuel Adams and Robert Treat Paine. Paul Revere, Peter Faneuil, Benjamin Franklin’s parents and the Boston Massacre victims graves are also here.
The reading of the Declaration of Independence dates back to July 18, 1776, when Colonel Thomas Crafts, a member of the A&HAC, performed this duty for the first time.
