Staff Report
The City of Chelsea recently announced that its Chelsea Day celebration on Saturday, Sept. 21 this year will mark the culmination of a year-long commemoration of the City’s 400th Anniversary. The day’s festivities will begin with a vibrant parade through Downtown Broadway and conclude with a spectacular fireworks show at Mary O’Malley Park.
Founded in 1624, Chelsea became a town in 1739 and was incorporated as a city in 1857. The anniversary year kicked off with the inauguration of new city councilors, school committee members, and a new City Manager. Since then, the community has enjoyed a variety of events, including participation in Revere’s Winter Wonderland, Cary Square Day, the recent General Lafayette Speech reenactment, and the highly successful 400th Gala, a fundraising event supported by the Chelsea Chambers of Commerce, local businesses, residents, and city staff.
This year Chelsea Day will feature:
Grand Parade: Starting at 11 a.m. on Broadway, the parade will include over 40 groups, featuring public safety units, youth organizations, marching bands, non-profits, businesses, community stakeholders, city councilors, and schools. The parade will be led by special guest Grand Marshal, Former Heavyweight Champion John Ruiz. Check the parade’s route at https://www.chelsea400.org/chelsea-day-2024
Chelsea Day Celebration: Following the parade, from 3pm to 7pm, there will be at a day filled with fun activities and community engagement at Mary O’Malley Park.
Fireworks: The festivities will culminate with a spectacular fireworks show at 7pm.
The city invites all residents and visitors to join us in celebrating Chelsea’s remarkable milestone. For more information, visit www.chelsea400.org.