Weekend of Light Drone Show

Have you ever been to a DRONE SHOW? How about one in Lexington?

On October 20, 6:30 pm. Lex250 presents a celebration of light and liberty

The Lex250 Commission invites the public to Lexington on Oct. 20 for an evening of light and liberty, including a historic-themed drone show. This event marks six months to go until the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and the start of the American Revolution, April 19, 2025.

Four hundred drones will fly in unique formations, commemorating Lexington’s history in lights. The festivities will also feature the Lexington High School Parade Band, William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps, Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL) Enlightened Dragon performance and Lexington Minute Men.

The Weekend of Light will culminate with a procession from the athletic fields to the Lexington Battle Green, where attendees will be given lights and arranged to form “250.” An official overhead drone will photograph the formation, creating a lasting memory of this historic event.

WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024

Events begin at 6:30 p.m.

Drone Show at 7 p.m.

Procession at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Lexington High School Athletic Fields
251 Waltham St., Lexington

The accessible athletic fields include ball fields C1, C2 and the track. Ball fields C3, C4 and the football fields are unavailable for viewing and will be inaccessible.

PUBLIC PARKING: On Worthen Road and at Lexington High School, with limited additional street parking in the immediate area unless “No Parking” signs are posted. Volunteers will direct attendees to the viewing area. No public access is permitted through the football field. ADA ACCESSIBLE PARKING: On Worthen Road at the practice field crosswalk.