May 21-29, 2012: Lantern Walk, Scott Games, Louisa May Alcott, and 30 Memorial Day Paradees
05/21/12 by
Johnny Monsarrat
This Week in Review
Memorial Day is a tough holiday for me because very few towns bother to list information for me to pass along. But I’ve managed to uncover 30 parades for you, and upbeat events like fireworks and kite flying. You’ll find some historical re-enactments this week as well. Why should we only honor the dead by being sad? The worst concert I’ve ever attended in my life was on Memorial Day, and it featured bad music performed by unsmiling children. So, basically worse than even a normal high school concert.
Personally, if I were dead, I’d want people to remember me with a big party. Why not make this Memorial Day an excuse to visit a remote part of New England? Go for a hike and keep in mind the people who have sacrificed for our freedom.
I hope you are having an awesome week. Now get out there and do something fun!
-Johnny
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All Over
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Horn Pond Memorial Lantern Walk
Memorial Day is sad, but this lantern walk honors those who have died in war in a way that’s creative but appropriate. If you haven’t got your own lantern, you can buy one at the event for a small donation. You can also go to one of the lantern-making workshops at the local Whole Foods May 21-25. 2012: 7pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Memorial Day is sad, but this lantern walk honors those who have died…
Woburn, MA
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Woburn, MA
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Memorial Day Fireworks at Hampton Beach
It’s not hard to find Memorial Day events. How about making it an excuse to get out of town? For example, the beach and fireworks make an uplifting contrast to the sadness of the day. 9:30pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)It’s not hard to find Memorial Day events. How about m…
Hampton Beach, NH
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Hampton Beach, NH
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Memorial Day Parade: Cambridge, MA
A cannon salute begins this parade, followed by a cemetery service. 9:30am. (Click ‘more’ for details)A cannon salute begins this parade, followed by a cemetery serv…
Cambridge, MA
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Cambridge, MA
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Memorial Day Parade: Concord, MA
Memorial Day isn’t just for recent veterans. Re-enactors from the American Revolutionary War are featured in Concord. 9am. (Click ‘more’ for details)Memorial Day isn’t just for recent veterans. Re-enactors from the A…
Concord, MA
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Concord, MA
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Southern New Hampshire Scottish Games & C…
I’ve seen Scottish Games I expect this to be fantastic! Even though I couldn’t find a real website, you’ll discover — most likely — dance, live music, “clans” with booths, a parade of bagpipes, and all manner of weird sports, like throwing poles. (Click ‘more’ for details)I’ve seen Scottish Games I expect this to be fant…
Greenfield NH
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Greenfield NH
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Centennial Celebration of Louisa May Alcott’s…
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Did you know that Little Women had a sequel, Little Men? No joke. This year her old-timey home museum features live re-enactors, an apple cider press, tours, and a silhouette artist. (Click ‘more’ for details)Did you know that Little Women had a sequel, Little…
Concord, MA
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Concord, MA
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Spring Planting Moon Pow-Wow & Crafts Fes…
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I’ve been to Native American festivals and they’re always intriguing, with great people who can show you dancing, demonstrations, and crafts. They’ll have storytelling and a tipi you can go inside of. 11am-6pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)I’ve been to Native American festivals and they’…
Marshfield, MA
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Marshfield, MA
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Gaspee Days Arts & Crafts Festival
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This festival claims to attract 50,000 people to see 150 craft exhibitors with live music and entertainment, followed by a block party. Could it be true or are they just counting all the people who live nearby as attendees? (Click ‘more’ for details)This festival claims to attract 50,000 people to see 150 craf…
Warwick, RI
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Warwick, RI
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Stone Barn Farm Grand Opening Celebration
Combining birds and music, this festival spans across Arnold Arboretum, Forest Hills Cemetery, and other parks. Movies, bird watches, hawk demonstrations, tours, and live music. 2-5pm. (Click ‘more’ for details)Combining birds and music, this festival spans across Arnol…
Boston, MA
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Boston, MA
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This week’s top items are below, or see the complete Boston Events Insider.
And a lot more this week at Boston Events Insider, the most popular events blog in New England, including:
Newburyport Spring Fest
Bayou N’ Boogie Fest
Get Johnny’s 2012 New England Guide
Music, Minute Men, and the Making of America
See the 1812 Marines in Action
Forest Hills Poetry Slam and Walking Tour
Lowell Spring Carnival
Attleboro Spring Carnival
Lakeside Family Festival
Wildquack Duck River Festival
Massachusetts Sheep and Wool Show
MFA Free Community Day
North River Festival of the Arts
Asparagus Festival at Verrill Farm
Open House: The Battle of Stonington in the War of 1812
It! The Terror from Beyond Space
Memorial Day Parade: Somerville, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Melrose, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Woburn, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Watertown, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Acton, MA
Memorial Day Kite Tours at the Observatory
Memorial Day Parade: Sudbury, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Westwood, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Maynard, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Littleton, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Methuen, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Lowell, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Tyngsboro, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Essex, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Plymouth, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Webster, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Seekonk, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Dighton / Rehoboth
Memorial Day Parade: Brookfield, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Falmouth, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Nantucket, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Centerville, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Hyannis, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Fairhaven, MA
Memorial Day Parade: Westerly, RI
Memorial Day Parade at Old Orchard Beach
Memorial Day Parade – Biddeford, ME
Memorial Day Parade – Kennebunkport, ME
Memorial Day Parade – Jackman, ME
Revels & Perkins School for the Blind Celebrate the Spring
Connecticut Renaissance Faire – Spring
Gardiner Ride into Summer
Moose Mainea
Owls Head Spring Antique Auto & Aeroplane Show
Vermont Open Studios Weekend
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