Every home town in Massachusetts seems to have a personality all its own and sense of community fostered by annual events that bring together its residents. The town of Weston has many opportunities for its residents to come together throughout the year.
- Memorial Day Parade – This morning event begins with the traditional ringing of the Paul Revere bell at First Parish Church by representatives from the Weston Scouts as a call to all residents to come to Town Hall. The annual Memorial Day Ceremony then begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Sears Auditorium with the Weston Police and Fire departments’ Honor Guard. The Weston High School Band and a cappella singers provide the event’s music and the guest speaker Following the service, the WHS Marching Band, escorted by the Honor Guards, will lead the parade with Weston veterans in antique cars. Parent-supervised, uniformed Weston youth sports teams and Weston Scouts with children’s carts and decorated bicycles are encouraged to join in the parade. The traditional wreath-laying at the town’s cemeteries are honored with Taps played. All Weston residents and friends are welcome.
- July Fourth Family Fun Day – Come to Memorial Pool in Weston for a Patriotic pool party and celebration on July 4th. This 4-hour event features instructor lead water games, poolside games and activities such as limbo, and a DJ playing music.
- Summer Concert Series – Come to the Weston Town Green with a blanket and a picnic dinner, and enjoy a weekly free concert. Concert are each Wednesday evening at 7 pm and run from Mid-June to Mid-July. The lineup of entertainers varies every year but past ones have included jazz bands county singers, Elvis and Bob Dylan tribute bands and much more. It is a great outdoor event and fun for all ages.
- Halloween Parade and Trick or Treating – Great for young kids, this pre-Halloween celebration started on the town green where the costumed children can work on decorating their “treat” bags. Then the children march in a costume parade and end by trick or treating through the town stores and businesses. It is a fun way to gear up to Halloween and proudly display the unique costumes of Weston children.
- Annual Santa Ride – Reminiscent of many of our own childhoods, Weston Fire Department has an annual Santa Ride in mid-December where Santa rides on the fire truck all around Weston stopping in 6 different areas around town to greet children and residents and to spread a little “ho ho ho” holiday cheer. The exact locations of where Santa will stop each season are listed in The Weston Patch.
Whatever the season or the reason, you can find a community event in Weston to bring its residents together. To learn more about living in Weston, Ma go to http://theshulkinwilkgroup.com.