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8 hours ago
- General
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Bostonians celebrate 250th anniversary of legendary Revolutionary War battle
Hundreds of people gathered in Charlestown on Sunday for the annual parade celebrating the anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. This year's parade carried a special meaning, marking the 250-year anniversary of the momentous Revolutionary War milestone. Douglas Le, 6, dressed in Colonial garb looks at a cart of toys during the Bunker Hill Day Parade. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo In addition to the A Revolutionary War Advertisement Newcomers and regulars alike arrived decked out in patriotic colors ready to cheer on the parade. The procession ranged from Revolutionary War re-enactors to local pep bands to a float with an inflatable Bunker Hill monument, flanked on either side by excited onlookers. Members of the Bunker Hill Day Parade line up before the festivities begin to honor the 250th anniversary of Battle of Bunker Hill. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo The sound of bagpipes filled the air, followed by drums, jaunty colonial marches, and sirens as the parade advanced. Bostonians who lived along the route set up tables with red, white, and blue finger foods to enjoy with friends and family, and American flags lined the streets. Advertisement MK Donahue, who was raised in Dorchester, said the parade became an annual tradition after she married her husband, a Boston local. 'Dorchester Day is still my favorite day, but this is a great day for coming together and celebrating America, family, and tradition,' she said as a train of wailing fire trucks sailed by. John E. Marden Jr., a decedent of a soldier from the Battle of Bunker Hill, proudly wears a sash and pins honoring the 250th anniversary. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo For Lila and Amy Groulx, a mother-daughter duo visiting the parade for the first time from Sharon, the celebration was a reminder of the important legacy of fighting for Democracy in America during turbulent times. 'Today's a day to remember to reinvest in our history and in our democracy, especially in this moment,' said Amy Groulx.
Boston Globe
a day ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
St. John's Prep emerges from epic OT battle with BC High with fifth straight Division 1 boys' lacrosse title
Related : Advertisement BC High (19-4) took a 3-0 lead through four minutes, but Prep (22-1) shut down a prolific offense over the next 26 minutes, 31 seconds, with Ryan McCarthy, Madden McGowan, Bo Minogue, Josh Haarmann, and Mac Crawford scoring during a 6-0 response in the second quarter. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'Our offense is super balanced and our defense is super deep,' said Prep senior captain Sam Wilmot. 'I just love this team so much because we do it together. We really embody what team means.' St Johns Prep's Cam McCarthy (9) celebrates the Division 1 championship with a kiss. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo Junior goalie Mattheus Du Plessis produced 16 saves behind stellar play from Wilmot, Jack Weissenburger, and Nick Schibli, but Prep's offense stalled down the stretch, as top-seeded BC High clawed back with a pair of dramatic goals from Murphy Belvin and Nick Emsing (3 goals) in the final minute to force overtime. Advertisement After All-American FOGO Will Crawford won the opening draw, and McGowan and McCarthy had their shots denied by BC High goalie TJ Emsing (13 saves), Kelly was able to seal the deal. 'It's always dogfights with [BC High],' said Kelly, whose Prep team won a 7-6 overtime battle in the regular season. 'It's just a battle of attrition, who is going to grind it out, and I think that showed today.' St Johns Prep's Charlie Angell hoists the trophy. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo Both Kelly and Wilmot had older brothers star for Prep during a dynastic run that now includes 53 straight wins against in-state competition. Both seniors and Pynchon credited members of the 2020 and 2021 classes for setting the foundation that allows the program to dominate annually. Like Kelly's brother, Mike, and Sam Wilmot's brother, Charlie, both graduated in 2021, winning title as seniors 'From day one, this is our goal,' said Wilmot, who is committed to Richmond. 'Obviously we take it one step at a time, but we try to max out the days every year. We remember how good this feels and that's why we work all year for it.' BC High and St. John's Prep couldn't have been closer this season, twice going to overtime. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo BC High midfielder Charlie Clair takes a shot on St. John's Prep goalie Mattheus Du Plessis. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo St. John's Prep teammates Luke Kelly (25) and Owen White (15) enjoyed the title at Mass. Maritime. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo Nate Weitzer can be reached at
