Friday, December 28, 2012
Look back at the parade, music and fireworks that marked Milton's 350th Anniversary.
In 2012, the Town of Milton celebrated its 350th Anniversary. Celebrations spanned the past 12 months, but no event was grander than the three-day extravaganza in June, dubbed Big Event Weekend. From Friday, June 8 through Sunday, June 10, the 350th Anniversary Committee organized a slate of events that united all facets of the community. “The Town of Milton’s celebration of 350 years of community was an enormous success that strengthened the ties that bind us together,” wrote Jennifer Tegan in a letter on behalf of the 350th Anniversary Committee during the summer. The town's oversized bithday party began with firworks on Friday evening. Though rain fell during the display, a large turnout enjoyed the night at Milton High School. On …
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
These images were taken during the 350th Anniversary Big Event Weekend. Can you guess what is in the photos?
Test your knowledge of Milton and identify what parts of the 350th Anniversary Celebration are portrayed in the photos. Do you know where these images came from? If so, write it in the comment box. While you’re working your brain, check out the first 350th Edition of Where in Milton. I will come back later, and let you know where these photos were taken.
Monday, June 18, 2012
These images were taken during the 350th Anniversary Big Event Weekend. Can you guess what is in the photos?
Test your knowledge of Milton and identify what parts of the 350th Anniversary Celebration are portrayed in the photos. Do you know where these images came from? If so, write it in the comment box. I will come back later, and let you know where these photos were taken.
Saturday, June 16, 2012
The Town of Milton celebrated its 350th Anniversary with a parade on Saturday, June 9.
Patriotism and pride hit the streets of Milton last weekend, as groups from Milton and several other states walked and rode a 2.2-mile parade route to recognize the town’s 350th Anniversary.
Friday, June 15, 2012
Tom O'Neill, Owner/Broker of Success! Real Estate, extends congratulations to everyone involved in Milton's 350th Anniversary Big Event Weekend.
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Friday, June 15, 2012
All of us at Success! Real Estate wish to express our profound thanks to the sponsors and organizers of Milton's 350th Anniversary Celebration. It was an absolutely fabulous three-day triumph. Your months and months of preparation were certainly evident throughout an incredible fun-filled weekend. We are grateful that we were involved in a small way by providing a water station for the parade marchers. We all agreed that the parade itself was stunningwith a variety of floats, bands, dancers, etc. and it was such a pleasure for us to be able to interact with all of the participants. The highlight of the afternoon, though, in everyone's opinion was the decorum, politeness, gratitude and overall excellent behavior of the children and the …
A parade participant’s view of Saturday’s big event.
While residents lined the streets for the Milton 350th Anniversary Parade, bands, schools and businesses prepared to walk in the largest parade in the town’s history. Join Milton Patch on the trek from Milton High to Cunningham Park as we celebrate the historic milestone.
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012
The Milton 350th Anniversary Big Event Weekend ended with an inter-faith community concert.
Patriotic and interfaith songs rang out from First Parish Church on Sunday, June 10, during the Milton 350th Anniversary Community Choir Concert. A large community choir united for a selection of songs, while individual choirs also performed pieces. An original work, entitled “Our Glorious Milton,” with words by Emma Jean Moulton and Brother Dennis Slaughter and music by Ralph Vaughan Williams was also performed. The event was organized under the musical direction of George Ashur, Kevin Drake, Dr. Matthew Larson, Emma Jean Moulton, Joyce Painter Rice, Brother Dennis Slaughter and Peter Watchorn. The faith communities that participated in the concert included Church of Our Savior, St. Michael’s, Temple Shalom, St. Agatha’s, St. Elizabeth’s…
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Monday, June 11, 2012
Milton's 350th Anniversary Big Event Weekend concluded Sunday as families gathered at Town Hall for a town-wide picnic.
Milton residents gathered on the Town Green on Sunday for an afternoon of music, magic and more. The Town-Wide Picnic on June 10 was just part of the town’s 350th Anniversary Celebration. Hayrides, a full schedule of family-friendly entertainers and food highlighted the picnic, which took place in front of Town Hall from noon to 3 p.m. Milton 350th Anniversary Committee Chair Lynda-Lee Sheridan called the event, “three hours of fun,” in the days leading up to the picnic. The Bay State Stompers; Dixieland Band and Jedlie’s Totally Interactive Magic Circus took turns wowing the crowd on stage in the Baron Hugo Gazebo.
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Share your photos from the Big Event Weekend, celebrating Milton's 350th Anniversary.
We saw lots of cameras along the parade route and at all the other community events this weekend at the celebration of Milton's 350th Anniversary. Add your photos and videos to this gallery. Milton resident Brian MacLean gets things started with these photos of the 350th Anniversary Parade on Saturday.
Parade participants wish the Town of Milton a happy 350th birthday.
Milton students, police officers and other parade participants wished the town a happy birthday at the 350th Anniversary Parade on Saturday, June 9.
Adam Roberts
4:21 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
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