Bunker Hill Day (Week) is Here!

It’s officially Summer when Bunker Hill Day rolls around! We can’t wait to celebrate with all of you. Keep checking back as the list is updated!

This year commemorates the 249th anniversary of The Battle of Bunker Hill, an important historical event that has evolved into a fantastic celebration of Charlestown’s community, town, and businesses. A special thank you to Bunker Hill Associates, Bunker Hill Day Parade Committee, All Roads Charlestown, National Parks Service, and everyone else involved in spearheading this week-long commemoration.

Sunday, June 9th

• Touch a Truck, 10am-1pm at Schrafft’s Parking Lot – Sponsored by the Charlestown Mother’s Association
• Bunker Hill Flag Raising, 11am at Bunker Hill Monument  – Sponsored by Bunker Hill Associates and National Park Service
  • There will be a speaking program, actives, and coffee/treats with the Bunker Hill Parade Chief Marshall, Stephen Fabiano, and USS Constitution’s Commander Farrell

Monday, June 10th

• Charlestown March Against Drugs 6pm on Bunker Hill Street – Sponsored by Bunker Hill Associates
  • In Memory of Michael Charbonnier and Billy Boyle. Beginning at Area 15 on Bunker Hill Street and marching to the Charlestown High School Field
  • There will be activities and light snacks

Tuesday, June 11th

• 8th Annual Peter Looney Night 6pm at Peter Looney Park – Sponsored by District 1 City Councilor Gabriela Coletta
  • Music, characters, and pizza

Wednesday, June 12th

• Mayor Wu’s Age Strong Luncheon 12pm at Knights of Columbus, Medford Street – Sponsored by Mayor Wu and Bunker Hill Associates
  • Lunch, DJ, Bingo
• Family Feud with Bunker Hill Associates 6pm at Knights of Columbus

Thursday, June 13th

• Charlestown’s Got Talent 6pm at Eden Street Park
  • Talent show for young stars, DJ/Band, ice cream, and a pizza truck
  • Sign up with Lisa (857) 389-6412

Friday, June 14th

• Chief Marshall’s Banquet 6pm at Knights of Columbus

Saturday, June 15th

• Edna Kelly’s Doll Carriage Parade 10am at the Training Field – Sponsored by City of Boston Credit Union and David W. Whelan Scholarship
  • Themed parade for children, prizes, and activities

• Bunker Hill Block Party 11am at the Training Field – Sponsored by All Roads Charlestown
• Concert on the Monument 5-7pm at the top of Monument Ave. – Sponsored by Bunker Hill Day Parade Committee and National Park Service
  • Featuring Jinty McGrath Band
  • Ice cream provided by All Roads Charlestown

• 4th annual Bunker Hill Bar Crawl 5-10pm, a go at your own pace crawl encouraging residents to support local bars and restaurants. Each establishment will feature a Patriotic/Charlestown themed drink! If you make it to at least 6 locations, you will be entered into a grand raffle for a $50 gift card to EVERY participating restaurant and bar!! Stamp cards are available, and can be turned in, at each location. Koozies are also going to be given out, and Charlestown’s Hood Park is providing free shuttle services around town! Bars/restaurants included:
  • Warren Tavern
  • Pier 6
  • The Anchor
  • Dovetail
  • Waverly
  • Brewer’s Fork
  • Monument
  • Naco Taco
  • Sullivan’s
  • Good Company
  • Blackmoor
  • Prima

• Bunker Hill Luminaria Ceremony 7:30-8:45pm at the Monument – Sponsored by Bunker Hill Monument Association and National Park Service

Sunday, June 16th

• Battle of Bunker Hill 5k Road Race 10:30am at the Charlestown Boys & Girls Club
  • Become a sponsor!

• Bunker Hill Day Parade starts at 12:30pm at the corner of Bunker Hill Street and Chelsea Street
  • Read all about the parade here!
  • Streets along the route will be closed to traffic through approximately 5 p.m. Enforcement of the parking restriction will begin as early as 7 a.m.
  • Venmo bunker-hill-parade to donate to the parade funds!

Monday, June 17th

• Ecumenical Service 1:30-3pm at Saint Francis De Sales Parish, followed by a procession from the church to the Monument – Sponsored by American Legion J.W. Conway Bunker Hill Post 26
  •  The procession will stop briefly for a wreath laying at Bunker Hill Burial Ground officiated by the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company and Massachusetts Freemasons.
  • The USS Constitution Color Guard, The Musick of Prescott’s Battalion, Warren-Prescott School Choir, elected officials, and dignitaries will also join the procession along with the general public.
  • A trolley will leave the Bunker Hill Museum at 1 p.m. for the service for those that require transport.

• Battle of Bunker Hill Remembrance Ceremony & Oration 3:30-4:45pm at the Monument – Sponsored by Bunker Hill Monument Association, National Park Service, and American Legion J.W. Conway Bunker Hill Post 26
  • Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey will provide the oration
  • Speakers will include: British Consul General Peter Abbott; Segun Idowu, Chief of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion, City of Boston; Mohegan Tribal Historian Melissa Tantaquidgeon Zobel; and Christian Di Spigna, Executive Director, Dr. Joseph Warren Foundation. Park Superintendent Michael Creasey will open and close the program.

Paid parking is available for all events at the Nautica Parking Garage located at 88 Constitution Road. It is a 10-15 minute walk to the Bunker Hill Monument.