BOSTON — If you’re in the Boston area this week and weekend and notice some low-flying helicopters, there’s no cause for alarm; there’s just a birthday bash to celebrate.
The Marine Corps will celebrate its 250th birthday with several events throughout the Boston area this week.
First helicopters will land in the Boston Common early Wednesday evening.
The official opening of Marine Week Boston will begin at City Hall on Thursday with the morning colors ceremony, including a special proclamation from the City of Boston.
Also on Thursday, Marblehead’s Fort Sewall will host a special ceremony.
Every morning, from Thursday to Sunday, members of the public are also invited to join morning physical training at the Boston Common. Later in the day, people on the common will be able to interact with a bunch of Marine Corps aircraft and equipment, including getting to try on parachutes, climb aboard aircraft, participate in a pull-up challenge, and receive camo face painting for kids.
There will also be a wreath-laying ceremony on the Common every morning at 9 am to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
The weekend of events will conclude with performances by the Quantico Marine Band and Silent Drill Platoon, a modified cake cutting, and remarks from senior leaders and civic officials at the Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park.
On Sunday night, the helicopters will again take off from the Common early in the evening.
A full schedule of events can be viewed on the Marine Corps website.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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