Updated 5/22/2026

Monday Practice at the Post, upstairs small room, 7:15 p.m., March - December. 2026

No practice on Monday, May 25 because of parades.

Open to everyone: non-members, listeners, new musicians.

There will be food and drink at all parades. The band will provide if the parade doesn’t.

2026 Calendar (subject to change)

Monday, May 25, 10:00 Memorial Day Ceremony at Waltham Commons Please arrive by 9:30

Lunch will be provided by the Post for those who play at the Ceremony

Monday, May 25 12:00 stepoff: Watertown Memorial Day parade

The trolley will leave the Post at 10:45

The parade runs from the Watertown City Hall/Library, 149 Main Street to Victory Field.

Parking available in municipal lots near beginning and residential streets at the end of the route.

Dave Newsome and Dave McQueen will play Taps at Victory Field after the parade.

MARCHING

Thursday, June 4, 6:00-7:00 pm Dixielnd Concert

Waltham Public Library on front lawn

DIXIELAND (only)

 

Sunday, June 7, 1:00 step off Dorchester Day parade

Van leaves Post @10:45;

Pickup for drivers at South Bay Center/Mall near Target, 8 Allstate Rd, Boston @11:45

Parade begins at Lower Mills

TROLLEY

 

Sunday, June 14, 12:30 Stepoff Bunker Hill Day parade

No van. Trolley leaves Post @ 10:45.

Trolley picks up riders @ Sullivan Station

Parade starts at Hayes Square in Charlestown.

Trolley will line up on Chelsea St. @corner or Chelsea and Vine

 

Monday, June 15, 5:00, Millie’s birthday party

Millie’s family is giving her a birthday party!

We are supplying the concert!

5:00 Cocktails

6:00 Dinner (free to band members and 1 guest apiece)

7:00 Concert

PARTY and CONCERT

 

Saturday, June 27, 11:45 step off Braintree 4th of July parade 1.6 mi.

Van leaves Post at 9:45

Parade starts @ RMV lot at 14 Plain Street

Parking at end of parade at Hollis School 482 Washington St.

Shuttle buses from end to beginning from 9:00-11:15

 

Sunday, June 28, early afternoon, Marblehead concert

Masonic Temple 62 Pleasant street #7 Marblehead MA

(more details to come)

INDOOR CONCERT

 

Saturday, July 4, 10:00 step off Chelmsford parade

Parade is about 2 miles, begins at McCarthy Middle School

Park at end of parade, in town center.

Shuttles leaves from Choice Fitness to beginning 7:30-9:00

Van leaves Post @8:30 a.m.

MARCHING

 

LUNCH AT POST BETWEEN PARADES

 

Saturday, July 4, 5:00 step off Wakefield parade

Van and trolley leave Post @3:15

Parking lots at end of parade

Shuttle to beginning runs 12:30 - 3:20

Parking at Galvin Middle School and MG Fitness

Staging at 599 North Avenue.

Bathroom facilities at staging and parking areas

Trolley

 

YARMOUTH CLAM FESTIVAL, July 17-19 in Yarmouth, Maine

Parade on Friday, July 17 at 6 pm

Concert on Saturday, July 18 @ Veteran’s Home

Check out on Sunday morning

Band will pay for hotel and one meal for musicians.

Let Judy Manning know if you are planning to go.

 

FRAMINGHAM CONCERT, Wednesday, August 12, 6:30

Veteran’s Park, Framningham (next to Courthouse)

Please arrive and be set up by 6:00

CONCERT

 

WALTHAM CONCERT ON THE COMMON, Tuesday, Aug 25, 7:00