This year the Bunker Hill Day Parade is on Sunday, June 15th, and there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate leading up to the big day. We can’t wait to commemorate the Battle of Bunker Hill EXTRA BIG this year, for the 250th anniversary! Below are all the ways you can participate and contribute funding to the festivities! Also, be sure to follow Caught in Charlestown, the parade committee, and Bunker Hill Associates on Instagram for the latest updates.
Bunker Hill Day Events!
Touch-a-Truck
Sunday, June 8th | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Schrafft’s Center (529 Main Street)
Bunker Hill Flag Raising and Hero Square Roll Call
Sunday, June 8th | 11 a.m. at Abraham Lincoln Post and Bunker Hill Monument
On Sunday, attend the Bunker Hill Flag Raising and Hero Square Remembrance. It will start at 11 a.m. at Abraham Lincoln Post (Green Street). More details to follow. Hosted by Bunker Hill Associates, JW Conway Post 26 American Legion, and Abraham Lincoln Post.
Charlestown March Against Drugs
Peter Looney Night
Mayor Wu’s Age Strong Luncheon
General Joseph Warren’s Hero Square Dedication
Wednesday, June 11th | Details to come
Hosted by JW Post 26 American Legion + City of Boston.
Bunker Hill Associates Family Feud
Eden Street Park Night/Charlestown’s Got Talent
Revolution Ignited by The Charlestown Preservation Society
Edna Kelly’s Annual Doll Carriage Parade
Flag Burning Ceremony
Charlestown Calling
Bunker Hill Bar Crawl
- Urban Wild
- Charlestown Yard
- Warren Tavern
- Monument
- Waverly
- Prima
- Blackmoor Bar & Kitchen
- Sullivans Public House
- Dovetail
- Brewer’s Fork
- The Anchor
- Pier 6
Harbor side Summer Kickoff to celebrate Bunker Hill 250!
Saturday, June 14th | 8 p.m. at Pier 6
Head to Pier 6 to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill and kick off the summer!!! Wear your red, white, and blue and enjoy patriotic themed cocktails while enjoying the backdrop of the Boston skyline! Hosted by Pier 6 and Bunker Hill Associates.
Bunker Hill Day Breakfast
Sunday, June 15th | 8 a.m. at Courageous Sailing (Pier 4 Blvd)
Join Bunker Hill Associates for a historic morning in Charlestown as we celebrate the 40th Annual Bunker Hill Day Parade Breakfast — marking 40 years of the Bunker Hill Associates and the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill!
We’re especially proud to welcome keynote speaker Brigadier General Rizzo back home to Charlestown to help us commemorate this milestone. This year’s breakfast is more than tradition — it’s a tribute to the past, a celebration of community, and a reflection on two and a half centuries of courage and sacrifice. Limited tickets available!
Bunker Hill Road Race
Sunday, June 15th | 10:30 a.m. start
The 56th annual Battle of Bunker Hill Road Race will take place on parade day, June 15th, at 10:30 AM. Registration will open Thursday, May 1st. The Race sold out early last year. Don’t miss out on celebrating one of the biggest days Charlestown has seen in decades!
Bunker Hill Day Parade
Brothers of the Battle by Charlestown Historical Society
The Charlestown Historical Society’s “Brothers of the Battle” program honors the unsung heroes — the farmers, tradesmen, immigrants, and teenagers — whose sacrifices shaped the American Revolution. This year’s commemoration shines a light on these everyday patriots and their stories. The main commemoration ceremony at the Monument will take place from approximately 2:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Charlestown Calling’s Fireworks Spectacular
Ways to Contribute!
Vote for Mayor
Make your voice heard and vote for Charlestown’s next mayor! This year, Sean Boyle and Mimi Alperovich are running. It’s $1 per vote via Venmo, and all proceeds go directly to funding for Bunker Hill Day celebrations. Venmo seanboyle324 for Sean and mimi.alperovich for Mimi!
Buy some Merch
Gear up for the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill! Limited edition parade sweatshirts are here — choose your style, color, and design. Orders due by May 1, 2025, available before June 1, 2025. They are $50 each, just Venmo @Katie-Gill-6. All proceeds go directly to the Battle of Bunker Hill Parade!
Purchase a Parade Commemorative Wreath
Back by popular demand for the 250th! Celebrate the legacy with a Battle of Bunker Hill Parade Commemorative Wreath hung in town — for just $30. You can include your name, business, or a loved one’s name on the wreath. All proceeds support the parade! To order, text or call Patty Kelley at 617-241-7776.
Plant a Liberty Tree
To commemorate these historic events, are seeking private property owners who will partner with BHMA to plant a 250th Anniversary Commemorative “Liberty Tree, as a living tribute to our history and the founding of our country.
We are grateful for our partnership with the Massachusetts Audubon Society who graciously granted
BHMA funds to make this important enhancement to Charlestown’s tree canopy for these historic remembrances.
Funding was provided by the Boston Tree Alliance through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
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