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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.