That's right, it's time for the annual Bunker Hill parade! With Bunker Hill Day just around the corner, the parade route streets are filled with "Tow Zone, no parking Sunday" signs. I have no clue where people are supposed to park then as there is pretty much no parking here as it is. But I don't have to worry about that. :)
The parade starts on Sunday, June 14th at 12:30pm but it's recommended that you get to Charlestown by 11am to find parking and get a good spot along the route. The parade route will start at the corner of Bunker Hill St and Cook St, and turn onto Main St, from there Union St, Washington St, Harvard St, Warren St, Momument Ave, High St, Green St, Bartlett St, Momument Sq, Winthrop St and finish at Common St at the Training Field.
As many may remember from high school history, the battle of Bunker Hill was the first major battle fought in the War for Independence. It's known for Colonel Prescott's famous saying "Don't shoot until you see the whites of their eyes!"
For those that want to go to the actual momument, the Exhibit Hall is open 7 days a week from 9-5 and the momument is open from 9-4:30 if you want to climb all 294 steps. Admission is free! I plan on climbing the momument next week. I think I can safely say I can skip my gym workout that day.
Click for more information on the Bunker Hill Momument and the history of Bunker Hill.
stone reads: June 17, 1775 This hand opposed to tyrants searches with a sword for peaceful conditions under liberty
It looks so much taller when you're standing right beside it!
This parade is .7mi or 3 minutes away from Harborview at the Navy Yard, Charlestown's premier waterfront living!
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