June Day - Boston Common
| Hours: | 12:15 PM to 2:00 PM |
| Ages: | Infants, Toddlers, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free |
| Category: | Parades |
Over 30 historic military organizations participate in this yearly parade and ceremonial event!
A parade precedes the AHAC Company election.
The Company marches from their Headquarters in Faneuil Hall to the Granary Burial Ground on Tremont Street.
At the cemetery they lay a wreath at the grave-site of Robert Keayne the First Captain Commanding of the Company.
Drumhead Election Ceremony
The parade then proceeds to The Cathedral Church of St.
Paul on Tremont Street for a memorial service for recently deceased members.
The parade then reconvenes and proceeds to Boston Common.
At the Common the drumhead elections is reenacted for officers and 12 elected Sergeants.
The ballots are distributed, collected and placed upon the drumhead, which is located in front of the Company.
MA Governor Issues Commissions Out-going officers tender their resignations to the Governor of the State of Massachusetts, the Commander-in-Chief, and newly elected Officers receive their commissions.
The election is an reenactment of the first election and has continued without interruption since 1638.
The parade then reconvenes and proceeds to a local downtown hotel.
June Day Event Information
Date: June 3, 2019 June 1, 2020 June 7, 2021 June 6, 2022 June 5, 2023
Admission: Free
Start Time: 12:15pm
End Time: 2:00pm
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Start Location: Faneuil Hall, 1 FH Square.
Boston, MA 02113
End Location: near Boston Common Parking: Street Parking or Under Boston Common (Garage)
Public Transportation: MBTA Govt Ctr / Haymarket Directions Hwy Exit: Govt Ctr / Haymarket
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
1 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston, MA, 02113 map
Phone: (617) 227-1638
Govt Ctr / Haymarket
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