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In 2017, for the 50th anniversary, the parade was moved from the traditional June 14th to Saturday, June 17, to accommodate the fireworks at Memorial Park that were part of the celebration. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] The parade was nearly cancelled following the financial crisis of 2007–2008 , but a fundraising campaign saved it. [ 7 ]
The United States Semiquincentennial, [a] also called the Bisesquicentennial, the Sestercentennial or the Quarter Millennial, will be the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. Festivities will mark various events leading up to the Declaration's anniversary on Independence Day, July 4, 2026.
For more information, send an email to the Washington County 250th Planning Committee at washingtoncountymd250@washco-md.net and go to www.washingtoncountymd250.com.
Washington County already has an event committee planning activities to commemorate 25 ... Commissioners' Vice President Jeff Cline reminded Weaver that 2026 is the county's 250th anniversary as ...
Mucciaccio was also involved in organizing the Dedham Flag Day Parade for many years, even after his retirement. [ 2 ] [ 1 ] He played an important role in coordinating the parade, and his presence was a familiar sight, often seen waving from the final parade truck.
In 1967, the Flag Day Parade began and quickly became one of Dedham's most beloved traditions. [135] The parade has occasionally rejected controversial floats. In 1975, the Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously refused to allow an anti-busing float during the nearby Boston desegregation busing crisis. [136]
BOSTON — The organizers preparing the events throughout Massachusetts to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution all agree: People are interested and will attend the festivities.
The Flag Day Parade, one of Dedham's most beloved traditions, was nearly cancelled following the financial crisis of 2007–2008, but a fundraising campaign saved it. [89] The 48th annual parade was held on June 14, 2015 with honorary Grand Marshall Bob Aldous. [90]