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Acton on the march

Despite flooding that re-routed and rearranged some of Monday’s Patriots Day observances, marchers and paradegoers turned out in style.

The Acton Minute Men marching through Acton Center at the start of the 2024 Patriots Day Parade.

Despite flooding that re-routed and rearranged some aspects of this year’s Patriots Day observances of the start of the Revolutionary War, Concordians, neighbors, and visitors turned out in style and high spirits Monday to commemorate a pivotal moment in history.

Photos by Maia Kennedy Photography

Navy Band Northeast marching in the Patriots Day Parade through Acton Center as they commemorate the opening battles of the Revolutionary War.
The Acton Independent Battery and steeds on the move.
Acton-Carlisle High School students and band march through Acton Center.
Soldiers from Hanscom Air Force Base and 66th Air Base Group salute as musicians from the Middlesex Volunteers Fifes & Drum perform.
Concord250 Executive Committee members marching through Acton Center during the Patriots Day parade.
Longtime Acton residents Tony and Bill Sawyer enjoying the celebration with family.
The Old Acton Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution on the parade route.
David Hencke holds his saber aloft as he leads the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment.

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