TO DO THIS WEEKEND: BOSTON JUNE 2-4th, 2023
Dot Day 2023
Dorchester Day is a community celebration held in Dorchester, Massachusetts, on the first Sunday in June. The day commemorates the founding of Dorchester in 1630 by a group of English settlers.
The first Dorchester Day celebration was held in 1904, and it consisted of a parade, speeches, and a picnic. The parade was organized by the Dorchester Historical Society, and it was led by the Boston Municipal Band. The parade route started at the corner of Washington Street and Dorchester Avenue, and it ended at Savin Hill.
The parade was a success, and it was repeated the following year. In 1906, the City of Boston appropriated $2,000 for the celebration, and the mayor of Boston, John F. Fitzgerald, attended the parade. Two US Cruisers, the Tacoma and the Cleveland, were even ordered to Dorchester Bay to shoot their cannons off at noon!
The Dorchester Day parade has been held every year since 1904, except for during World War I and World War II. The parade is a major event in Dorchester, and it attracts thousands of people from all over the city. The parade features floats, marching bands, and other entertainment. It is a day for Dorchester residents to come together and celebrate their community.
In addition to the parade, there are other events held on Dorchester Day. These events include a street festival, a community cookout, and a variety of other activities. Dorchester Day is a day for Dorchester residents to come together and celebrate their community’s rich history and culture.
Dorchester Day is a special day for the people of Dorchester. It is a day to celebrate their community’s rich history and culture. The Dorchester Day parade is a major event that attracts thousands of people from all over the city. It is a day for Dorchester residents to come together and celebrate their community.
Here are some additional details about the history of Dorchester Day:
- The Dorchester Historical Society was founded in 1891 by a group of local residents who wanted to preserve the history of their community. The society’s first president was William H. Whitmore, who served as the City Registrar of Boston.
- The first Dorchester Day parade was organized by the Dorchester Historical Society in 1904. The parade was a success, and it has been held every year since then, except for during World War I and World War II.
- The Dorchester Day parade is a major event in Dorchester, and it attracts thousands of people from all over the city.
- In addition to the parade, there are other events held on Dorchester Day. These events include a street festival, a community cookout, and a variety of other activities. Dorchester Day is a day for Dorchester residents to come together and celebrate their community’s rich history and culture.
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Events happening in Boston this Weekend, June 2-4th, 2023
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Saturday, June 3
Sunday, June 4