Parade
Where: The parade begins at Stoneham High School on Franklin St., travels down Franklin St to Central Square, taking a right onto Main St ( Rte 28) and proceeds to Elm Street, taking a right and then another right onto Central Street where it ends at the Stoneham Middle School. Full route is 1.5 miles and the parade takes place rain or shine. There will be good viewing throughout the route.
When: Parade leaves the High School at 3:30 pm and is expected to reach Stoneham Square about 3:50-4 pm and arrive at the Middle School approximately 4:15-4:30.
Porta-potties will be available at Town Hall.
When: Parade leaves the High School at 3:30 pm and is expected to reach Stoneham Square about 3:50-4 pm and arrive at the Middle School approximately 4:15-4:30.
Porta-potties will be available at Town Hall.
Celebration
Celebration: There will be music, food and games on the Stoneham Town Common after the parade until just before 7 pm. Central Street will be closed to traffic.
Drone Show
Drone Show: Drone show staged by Firefly, who recently staged shows for the anniversary of Paul Revere's Ride and the Battles of Lexington & Concord. Drone show begins at 7 pm.
There will be good viewing from the Stoneham Town Common (340 Main St/35 Central St) but also from streets beyond the Town Center for at least 1 mile depending on weather.
Parade is rain or shine, but wind and/or weather conditions may postpone the drone show until 7 pm on Oct. 5th.
There will be good viewing from the Stoneham Town Common (340 Main St/35 Central St) but also from streets beyond the Town Center for at least 1 mile depending on weather.
Parade is rain or shine, but wind and/or weather conditions may postpone the drone show until 7 pm on Oct. 5th.
Parking
There is NO PARKING at Recreation Park, along the parade route of Franklin and Main Streets, on Central St (between Emerson and Common Streets), on Church Street, or in the Emerson Street lot at Town Hall. These are public safety closures for the parade, the event on the Common, and for set up of the drone show. Similar to Town Day, Central St between the Square and Common Street will be Closed to Vehicle Traffic once the end of the parade passes that point (approximately 4:30-5 pm) and Main Street reopens.
Parade Route
