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Patriot’s Day Parade, Re-enactment & Wreath Laying in the North End

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The Patriot’s Day 2011 Parade came to the Paul Revere Mall (Prado) in the North End where a re-enactment was held of Paul Revere’s midnight ride on April 18, 1775. This year’s rider was from the Massachusetts National Lancers is MSG. Paul Tobin as Paul Revere. After the re-enactment, a wreath was laid at the VFW memorial with local dignitaries.

Click the play button above to view the video clip from the event. The re-enactment starts at 05:00 in the video.

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