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Weekend Events in Greater Boston: Memorial Day 2017

tech <p>Still not sure what you’re doing this Memorial Day Weekend? The towns we serve, and Greater Boston, have a lot of opportunities for you! </p> <p>In Bedford, MA the Memorial Day Ceremony and Bedford Memorial Day Parade take place. The events are <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/939836599452325/" target="_blank">said to start at 11:15am on Monday</a>, at the Old Burying Ground in Bedford. </p> <p>In Lincoln, MA there will be a Memorial Day Barbecue for Veterans. This will be held at Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Road, Lincoln from 11:30am - 1pm. However, Veterans must RSVP (contact: 781.259.8811, as per the <a href="http://www.lincolntown.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=3502&month=5&year=2017&day=22&CalType=0" target="_blank">website</a>).</p> <p>In Lexington, MA the weekend starts off with the <a href="http://www.discoverydayinlexington.com" target="_blank">Annual Discovery Day</a> in the Municipal Parking Lot on Muzzey Street/Waltham Street. This event will be held from 1am - 3pm, followed by a free concert by The Nowhere Men from 3:30pm - 5:30pm. The day awaits you with dancing, food, shopping, clowns, and tables from each Town Department. Free parking and Lexpress Rides will also be available throughout the day for your convenience. </p> <p>On Memorial Day, Lexington will have wreath-laying ceremonies starting at 8:45am. For a full schedule, visit the town website <a href="http://www.lexingtonma.gov/town-celebrations-committee/pages/memorial-day-ceremonies" target="_blank">here</a>. </p> <p>If you are looking for something further out, Boston also has various events this weekend. </p> <p>For a summer feel, the <a href="https://www.bso.org/Performance/Detail/86084/" target="_blank">Boston Pops present <i>Jaws</i></a> in concert on Thursday and Friday evening starting at 8pm. The iconic movie will be coupled with live score for an evening to really start the warmer weather.</p> <p>Throughout the weekend the <a href="http://www.boston-discovery-guide.com/memorial-day.html" target="_blank">Memorial Day Flag display</a> will be on the Boston Common. </p> <p>While you are in the city, there will also be free admission to the <a href="http://www.mfa.org/programs/special-event/memorial-day-open-house" target="_blank">Museum of Fine Arts</a> on Monday, from 10am - 4:45pm.</p> <p>With all of this in mind, you can plan ahead and enjoy the weekend! </p>