Seating ushers and greeters are needed on April 19 for Reenactment, Rededication, Viewing stand of the parade!
This year’s Patriots’ Day Celebration is expected to draw the largest crowds yet! To ensure this milestone event is a success, we’re seeking community support to help with various aspects of the day.
Please review the volunteer opportunities below—we truly appreciate your partnership in making this a wonderful experience for all involved. Once signed up, volunteers will receive additional details and instructions regarding their roles and shifts.
Long-time volunteer Sophia Ho is crafting flowers to decorate the town center for Lex250.
– What inspire you to get involved in Lex250 and what does this milestone mean to you personally?
Sophia: This beautiful town, Lexington, is home to our family for 59 years! I am proud of its historic importance.
Coming from a country with a long history, I know it is essential to mark, to celebrate special anniversaries. It unites the citizens, and energizes, stimulates patriotism.
Join us for an unforgettable lineup of events celebrating 250 years of American independence, featuring world-renowned guests, live music, rich history, and a strong sense of community pride.
Don’t miss these unique opportunities to hear from one of America’s greatest storytellers documentarian Ken Burns! Experience an inspiring Lex250 Award Celebration filled with music, humor, and historical tributes, hosted by Saturday Night Live alum and Lexington’s own Rachel Dratch. Enjoy a lively outdoor picnic celebration at our own Hastings Park featuring members of the Boston Pops, including legendary conductor Keith Lockhart. And that’s just a sneak peek!
Lex250 is more than an event—it’s a once-in-a-generation experience. Currently, we still need many volunteers for the events listed below. Signup as volunteer to be part of history and help bring this incredible celebration to life! Whether you’re assisting with events, welcoming guests, or supporting behind the scenes, your contribution will make a lasting impact.
🎈 Patriots’ Day Parade – April 19
We particularly need volunteers to serve as Unit Coordinators before and during the parade. This role involves organizing and managing units participating in the parade, ensuring they are in the correct position and ready to proceed at the right time. Please sign up via the link to be part of this significant celebration.
We need 8–10 volunteers to serve as ushers for the Lexington Bicentennial Band Concert. As this is an open-seating event, ushers will play a crucial role. If you’re interested, please contact Jillian Tung at lex250events@gmail.com .
🎉 Patriotic Picnic in the Park – April 21
We need volunteers to set up, check in, serve food, and clean up for the Lex250 Patriotic Picnic in the Park (PPP).
The Asian Student Union (ASU), in collaboration with the Chinese American Association of Lexington Youth Leadership Council (CAAL YLC), the Korean Association, and the South Asian Student Association (SASA), proudly presented the LHS Asian Talent Night on Saturday, March 22, in the LHS auditorium to celebrate Pan-Asian cuisine and culture!
The performances featured classical Chinese and Indian dance and music, K-pop dance, Chinese yo-yo, Japanese music, Asian pop rock bands, original musical pieces.
Dinner offered a variety of Pan-Asian dishes representing Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Singaporean, and Korean cultures!
Congratulations to the newly elected youth officers of the CAAL Youth Leadership Council (YLC) on their successful annual re-election! CAAL continues to empower young leaders in our community.
Jonathan McPhee gave an incredibly inspiring talk “Coming to America”, a Cary Lecture! He shared the history of American music, highlighting how it was influenced by immigrants and how music helped break barriers even when certain groups were politically isolated. He provided context on immigration waves and anti-immigration laws, such as the Chinese Exclusion Act.
Many video clips showcasing familiar music influenced by Black, Native American, Jewish, and Asian music. Jonathan spoke about his experience with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, and collaborations with CAAL on projects featuring Wu Man, Serena Huang, and Chen Gang’s compositions.
The concert on April 26 with pipa soloist Cao Yue is sponsored by Bin Wu in honor of CAAL. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.lexingtonsymphony.org/
Ultimately, his talk centered on identity—who we are—and how music reflects our shared human experience. We are fortunate to live in a town that has Lexington Symphony , and the people like Jonathan, who can offer such insightful and enriching reflections.
The 2025 CAAL and CAAL PAC Candidate Forum was successfully held on Feb 9. Thanks to all the candidates for main town elected office who candidly shared their views on the hot button issues of the day.
For 40 years, CAAL has hosted its annual Candidate Forum to provide a platform for candidates to introduce themselves and discuss key issues affecting our community. This event offers residents an opportunity to make informed voting decisions. CAAL PAC’s endorsements have consistently proven valuable to candidate campaigns.
Sign up to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/…/10C0F48A5AE2FA4F4C61…
View the full Patriots’ Day weekend schedule: https://lex250.org/event/patriots-day-weekend/
Follow us on Twitter!
Follow us on Facebook!
Scan the OR Code using WeChat to follow CAAL news.