Schedule:

November 17, 2023

Baroque & Beyond -7pm

there was a Billboard Classical Music Chart in 1717, Water Music would have topped it. Handel composed the spirited piece for a showy trip up the Thames aboard the royal barge. King George loved it and had the musicians play it not once, not twice, but three times again. Not so for Pachelbel’s Canon & Gigue. It was a bit of a sleeper. Although composed in the 1600s, it wasn’t published or recorded until the 20th century. Since then, this pleasing piece has worked its way up the charts and into pop songs, films, advertising (and more than a wedding or two) to become one of the most widely performed Baroque compositions ever. Like Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos: six sumptuous instrumental works by the musical genius. No. 2 makes our top three. It’s a trumpet tour de force with heavenly combinations for flute, oboe, and violin, too. Out of this world—literally! In 1977, NASA sent the Voyager 1 space probe into deep space with a small Gold Record aboard. The opening music track is the first movement of this concerto, a joyful document of humanity. A timeless musical greeting, indeed

The Phil is honored to participate in America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration. The weekend of festivities has become a beloved holiday occasion as well as an important link to our nation’s history and heritage.

Featuring:

Handel, Water Music

Pachelbel, Canon & Gigue

Bach, Brandenburg Concerto No. 2

Steven Karidoyanes, conductor

Tickets: All seats $35

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November 18, 2023

America's only historically accurate chronological parade

Watch the 27th Annual “America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration” Parade Live on WCVB Channel 5 on Saturday, November 18 from 10AM-Noon and Stream Live and On-Demand on WCVB’s Streaming Platform Very Local!

The Saturday morning celebration festivities begin at 9:00am with Opening Ceremonies,  the parade steps off at The Plymouth Rock at 10:00am on the Plymouth Massachusetts historic waterfront with an opening ceremony featuring a variety of top-quality entertainment.

This is one of America’s only historically accurate chronological parades, visually bringing to life America’s rich heritage representing each century from the 17th through the 21st. In showing the preservation of America’s history through the years, beginning with the Pilgrim era, we promote an appreciation among our citizens for our rich heritage.

The parade is ranked the #1 Thanksgiving parade in the nation. It features beautifully decorated floats representing historic events, honoring national anniversaries and celebrating every period of American history.

Patriotism and hope is revived in the hearts of observant adults and children as the floats, drum and bugle corps, and military bands march thru the streets honoring the courageous defenders of our country: the men and women who serve in the Army, the Navy, the Marines, the Air Force and the Coast Guard.

Educational and economic factors aside, the parade offers plenty of fun and entertainment to attract visitors from all corners of the United States and even beyond. Viewers are treated to a visual trip back to the colonial days.

National  Alumni Drum  & Bugle Corp Concert

Caballeros Alumni Corps Defenders Concert Corps - 6:30 P.M

Ct. Alumni Corps    

Crusader Senior Drum & Bugle Corps       

Northstar Alumni Corps

INTRODUCING:    

Middlesex County Volunteers Fifes & Drums and The Edina High School “Hornets” Marching Band- Edina, MN

Beer & Wine Garden

Make sure you stop by our wine table and purchase a few bottles of our Hometown Thanksgiving Speciality Wines!

Waterfront - 9am - 4pm
$5 entry fee

Show your patriotic colors while you kick back with friends, food, tunes and a sweet selection of reds, whites and brews. There’s no better way to celebrate our holiday and our nation by drinking in America’s fruits of the vine and amber waves of grain.

HOMETOWN FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL AT THE WATERFRONT

Waterfront Activities SATURDAY

The Waterfront in Plymouth is one of the most historic locations in America. Visited by millions of tourists who come to see Plymouth Rock and the Mayflower II which grace the shores of the Plymouth waterfront. How could you find more quintessential New England events then the America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration’s waterfront activities?

A few of our activities are held on DCR Pilgrim Memorial State Park

Once you experience Plymouth during the Thanksgiving season you will never want to be anywhere else. We have many exciting events planned, all in heated tents. Come see, enjoy and experience what America is all about.

Waterfront Activities

Craft Beer and Wine Garden

Children's Pavilion

Food Truck Alley sponsored by Cape Cod 5

Historic Village & Living Historians

CHILDREN'S PAVILION - 10am-4pm

JOIN US AFTER THE PARADE ON THE WATERFRONT

Our tent will be filled with many activities for the kids!

Get Painted, Create Art, Petting Zoo
Run Jump and have fun with BayState CrossFit!!
Be a part of the adventure of the day and create memories

November 19, 2023

 HARVEST MARKET

Sunday - 11-4pm

Meet local farmers and food makers as you gather Thanksgiving feast ingredients to celebrate the fall harvest. Prepare your Thanksgiving dinner using locally grown, fresh from the farm fruits, vegetables, herbs, preserves, eggs, grass fed meats, and mushrooms.

America`s Hometown “Portal to the Past” Historic Village
Time-travel – for free! Come join Living Historians from four centuries of American History and experience American history for yourself.

the historic and scenic Brewster Gardens will once again be brought to life as dedicated living historians create a Historic Village filled with authentic camps and scenarios of historical eras, from the early 17th century through the mid 20th century. The Historic Village interpreters will inform and entertain – and serve as guides as you personally travel among the centuries.

America's Hometown Historic Village offers many opportunities to truly time-travel. Living historians portray actual historic Military units and are happy to display and discuss their history. Visitors are invited to observe or participate in the many military, civilian, and children’s demonstrations scheduled throughout the day. Meet real historical figures, form up and drill. Most importantly, learn about our history from the folks who were there!

The Children's Pavilion

Be a part of the adventure of the day and create memories.

HOMETOWN FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL AT THE WATERFRONT

Waterfront Activities SATURDAY

The Waterfront in Plymouth is one of the most historic locations in America. Visited by millions of tourists who come to see Plymouth Rock and the Mayflower II which grace the shores of the Plymouth waterfront. How could you find more quintessential New England events then the America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration’s waterfront activities?

A few of our activities are held on DCR Pilgrim Memorial State Park

Once you experience Plymouth during the Thanksgiving season you will never want to be anywhere else. We have many exciting events planned, all in heated tents. Come see, enjoy and experience what America is all about.

- Food Truck

Date: November 17 - 19, 2023

Location:

Various Venue in Plymouth, MA 02360

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