Patriots Day

Celebrating the Patriots

Patriots Day: A National Observance

Patriots Day is an annual event that has been formalized as a legal holiday or a special observance day in six states in the United States. The day commemorates the battles of Lexington and Concord, which were the first battles of the Revolutionary War. Patriots Day is also known as Battle Day in Massachusetts and Maine.

The 2016 Film "Patriots Day"

In 2016, an action thriller film titled "Patriots Day" was released. The film is based on the Boston Marathon bombings in 2013 and the subsequent terrorist manhunt. The film stars Mark Wahlberg, Dicky Eklund Jr., Michael Marchand, and Rhet Kidd, and tells the story of the events leading up to and following the bombings.

Patriots Day in Maine

In Maine, Patriots Day is celebrated with a variety of events, including parades, ceremonies, and speeches. The day is also a time to remember the sacrifices made by those who fought for American independence. In addition to the traditional Patriots Day observances, Maine also celebrates the day with a number of sporting events, including a road race and a baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees.