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Wellesley Wonderful Weekend—here’s the entire schedule

May 12, 2026 by admin

The town of Wellesley is preparing for one of its most anticipated traditions as the Celebrations Committee gears up for Wellesley Wonderful Weekend. This year’s festivities are set to be particularly historic, as the community gathers to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States.

A very special concert

Tickets are going fast for “Voices and Songs of Liberty—A Patriotic Concert Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Birth of America.” Get your tickets NOW, click here

DATE/TIME: Thursday, May 14, 7:30pm-9pm
LOCATION: Wellesley Hills Congregational Church, 207 Washington Street
DETAILS: Concert by Wellesley Symphony Orchestra; Wellesley Town Band; Wellesley Choral Society; and special guest soloist, Ayla Brown

And so much more

The major events include the Veteran’s Parade, followed by the Town picnic, concert, and fireworks, on Sunday, May 17. In addition, there’s plenty to do  over the whole weekend including checking out historical displays; open houses all over town (police, fire, MLP, and more); the Schofield 5k Wonder Run; Rotary Club of Wellesley’s Pups in the Park event; and so much more.

Here’s the schedule—don’t miss a thing! For a larger-print version, please go to https://wellesleywonderfulweekend.com/schedule-2/

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