Isn't this town known for education?

[lauradi7dw]

This weekend will be the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's ride, the battles at Lexington and Concord, blah blah blah. I enjoyed some of the activities in 2000 for the 225th - there was a large encampment up at what is now the soccer field, with period-style tents and stalls selling linen and other goods, etc. Interesting, not violent (in that case). There is a re-enactment of the battle every year, so I don't really understand why thousands of extra visitors are expected, but there are many designated areas that are off-limits to cars.
Many streets will be closed, so I am a bit worried about how to get into Boston on Saturday for my regular stuff (after trying to run a 5 mile race first). There is a designated alternate stop for my usual bus, but I've looked at the closures and can't figure out how the bus will get there. I'll find out, I hope.
Signs like the one depicted above (which is in front of my house) are all over the place, all grammatically incorrect.

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[sovay]

Isn't this town known for education?

Ouch.

I am a little worried that this conditions of this year's festivities will attract weirdos, pejorative, so I hope you have no difficulty staying safe and getting into and out of town. I've been seeing the signs for Mass. Ave. closures.

[lauradi7dw]

It looks like the weirdo in chief will not be coming. All living (former or current) presidents have been invited. Grant showed up for the 100th, Ford more recently. As of this morning, the Lexington Police have not been told to expect secret service personnel, so one can be hopeful. There are people who worry that Oath Keepers will turn up - they have before. There is a group organizing protests (on our side, as it were) who will be in a free speech pen during the "rededication of the green," which looks mostly like a military recruiting festival* to me and then scattered in 9 locations along the parade route with stick-free signs. I didn't order a sign, and now I'm sorry, but I have ordered a little banner from Etsy that won't arrive in time (has 1776 no kings in America on it).

*including a parachute team. I hope they don't get stuck on the big flagpole.

[sovay]

As of this morning, the Lexington Police have not been told to expect secret service personnel, so one can be hopeful.

I am reassured to hear that and appreciate you telling me.

I didn't order a sign, and now I'm sorry, but I have ordered a little banner from Etsy that won't arrive in time (has 1776 no kings in America on it).

Excellent. My parents made anti-monarchical signs, but will not be in town to use them! I could stick them in the yard myself on the day.