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Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend off for May 16-17, but hope alive for dates later in 2020

April 19, 2020 by Bob Brown Leave a Comment

Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend, the town’s annual celebration that’s highlighted by the Veterans’ Parade, concert and fireworks, will not be happening on May 16-17 due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

“We’ve hoped that ‘wishful thinking’ could pull us through and that we’d be able to hold our Wonderful Weekend on the planned dates of May 16 and 17.  However, as we know, every day seems to push the all clear further and further away, so we are letting everyone know that we are canceling all events for that weekend.   We are hopeful that we may be able to use our planned rain dates of May 30 and 31, but that is seeming less and less likely,” according to the Wellesley Celebrations Committee.

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There’s still hope that the 52nd annual Wellesley Veterans’ Parade can be held at a future date this year.
We will continue to ensure that public health safety is the highest priority,” the Committee says.
This is not the first time the parade and other events have been pushed off, though in the past—like in 2018— weather has been the culprit.
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Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend: Day 1

May 18, 2019 by Bob Brown 1 Comment

Scenes from Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend, starting with the Wellesley Trails Committee’s guided walk in Lower Falls, to assorted public department open houses and Art in the Park.

 

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Wellesley Trails Committee guided walk in Lower Falls:

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Cordingly Dam
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The Waterway

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George Washington marker in lower falls

 

Dog contest:

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Open houses:

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Art in the Park:

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Photo courtesy of Kathleen Woodward

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Wheels of Wellesley:

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Wellesley Historical Society Tollhouse Shop:

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UU Carnival:

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Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend has May 17-19 planned out for you

May 4, 2019 by Bob Brown Leave a Comment

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2019 Schedule

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21st Annual Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend
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Friday – May 17th
3:05p.m. – 6:00p.m. Annual Hunnewell Fun Fair* (Postponed until May 31)
Hunnewell Elementary School, 28 Cameron Street, Rides, games, crafts
All Weekend D-Day Historical Displays
Main Wellesley Library, 530 Washington Street
Saturday – May 18th
8:00a.m.—12:00p.m. Pancake Festival* at the Wellesley High School — Wellesley Kiwanis Club and Wellesley High School Key Club
50 Rice Street
8:00a.m.—12:00p.m. Free Eye Exams at the Wellesley Lions Club Eye Mobile at the Wellesley High School — Wellesley Lions Club
50 Rice Street
9:00a.m.—10:00a.m. Lower Falls Walk— Wellesley Trails Committee
Meet at 9:00am at the River Street parking lot off of Washington Street
9:00a.m.—4:00p.m. “Price of Freedom” D-Day Film Festival
Main Wellesley Library, 530 Washington Street
Films running continously: Eagles of Mercy, D-Day: Over Normandy, and D-Day at Pointe-du-Hoc
10:00a.m.—11:30a.m. Dog Contest — Fun and Health for Pets and Their ‘People’ *
Warren School Playground, 90 Washington Street (Route 16)Prizes awarded in various categories including “shaggiest”, “best grooomed”, “best tricks”, “wiggliest”, and many more!
10:00a.m.—1:00p.m Open House at the Tollhouse Shop — Wellesley Historical Society
229 Washington Street
10:00a.m.—2:00p.m Wheels of Wellesley VII @ Wellesley Community Center
219 Washington Street
10:00a.m.—2:00p.m Plant Sale — Garden Clubs
Includes Displays, Crafts, and Presentations
Simon’s Park, Corner of Washington and Brook Street, left of library
10:00a.m.—3:00p.m Spring Carnival at Unitarian Universalist Church (UU Wellesley)*
309 Washington Street, Sprague Tower Park
11:00a.m.— 3:00p.m. Open House at “Re-imagined” Fells Branch Early Learning for Children — 308 Weston Road
11:00a.m.— 3:00p.m. “Touch a Truck” – Open House at Wellesley Department of Public Works — 20 Municipal Way (off 455 Worcester Street, Route 9)
11:00a.m.— 3:00p.m. Open House at Wellesley Municipal Light Plant — 4 Municipal Way (off 455 Worcester Street, Route 9)
11:00a.m.— 3:00p.m. Open House at Wellesley Police Station
485 Washington Street
11:00a.m.— 3:00p.m. Open House at Wellesley Main Fire Station #2
457 Worcester Street (Route 9)
1:00p.m. — 3:00p.m. Build Your Own Woodland Troll & Fairy House — Wellesley Conservation Council
Cochituate Aqueduct, Russell Road / Kendall Road (for elementary school kids)
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1:00p.m.—4:00p.m. Art in the Park — Wellesley Community Art Project & Wellesley Women Artisans
Simon’s  Park (Corner of Washington & Brook Street, left of the Library)
3:30p.m.— 6:00p.m. Magic Show in Support of Cure Alzheimer’s Fund* @ Wellesley Community Center — Young Magicians of Boston
219 Washington StreetEnjoy a fun-filled afternoon of family entertainment featuring a select group of close-up and stage magicians. In support of Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, $10 individual, $25 family available at the door.
4:00p.m. Veterans’ Ecumenical Memorial Mass at Saint Paul Church
Wellesley Veterans’ Council
502 Washington Street
Sunday – May 19th
8:00a.m.—10:00a.m. Bird Walk Locally, with Natalie Starr — Wellesley Conservation Council
Meet at the Cameron St. Parking lot at the Main Library
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8:30a.m.-5K Run
9:30a.m.-Kids 1K Run

6th Annual Wonder Run 5K and Kids Fun Run 1K* —Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club
Wellesley High School, 50 Rice Street
Click for registration.
1:00p.m.—3:00p.m. 51st Annual Wellesley Veterans’ Parade
2019 Theme: 75th Anniversary of D-Day
Wellesley Celebrations’ CommitteeThe parade starts at the intersection of Route 16 (Washington Street) and Route 9 and continues westbound along Route 16 to Wellesley Square. The reviewing stand is in Wellesley Square.
5:00p.m. — DUSK Picnic in the Park at Hunnewell Field
Food*, drinks*,kid’s rides*, crafts, games, pony rides & other fun
6:00p.m. — DUSK Concert for Wellesley at Hunnewell Field
Featuring the Reminisants and WHS Jazz Combo
DUSK (around 9:00p.m.) Fireworks —the Biggest Ever! at Hunnewell Field
*Please note, asterisk indicates a small fee may be charged.

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Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend parade and fireworks are Sunday, June 3

June 2, 2018 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

Wellesley's Wonderful WeekendWellesley’s Wonderful Weekend’s parade and fireworks will take place on Sunday, June 3. Here’s what to expect:

1pm – 3pm:  50th Annual Wellesley Veterans Parade
2018 Theme: 100th Anniversary of the End of World War I
The parade starts at the intersection of Route 16 (Washington Street) and Route 9 and continues westbound along Route 16 to Wellesley Square. The reviewing stand is in Wellesley Square.

Dusk (around 9pm): Fireworks —the Biggest Ever! at Hunnewell Field

Road closures:

Washington Street will be closed from Oakland Street to Grove Street on Sunday, June 3, 2018 from 11:30am to 3:30pm for the parade (the parade will run approx 1pm – 3pm).  Central Street will be closed from Grove Street to Crest Road, and Crest Road will be closed from Linden Street to Central.

Other road closures for the parade include the ramps from Route 9 east and west to Route 16 (Washington Street) in Wellesley Hills.

There will be significant parking restrictions on Sunday, June 3 as well.  There will be no parking on Washington Street from Wellesley Hills to Wellesley Square.  Some area side streets will also be posted with temporary no parking due to the fireworks on Sunday evening.

On Sunday evening, Washington Street will be closed from State Street to Forest Street starting at approximately 8:30pm until 9:30pm.  This closure is due to the fireworks show at Hunnewell Field starting at dusk (9pm).  There will be a detour in place for this road closure.

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Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend cancellations/changes

May 18, 2018 by Deborah Brown Leave a Comment

Wellesley's Wonderful WeekendDue to the forecasted inclement weather just in time for the weekend, there are a couple changes to the Wellesley’s Wonderful Weeekend events. Get the latest here.

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Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend is an annual town celebration that includes activities for all ages. Highlights include the Veterans’ Parade, music and fireworks.

Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend 2019 takes place May 18 & 19, and the theme is the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

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Wellesley Pancake festival to kick off Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend

May 16, 2017 by admin Leave a Comment

The Wellesley High School Key Club will sponsor the 56th Annual Pancake Festival that kicks off Wellesley’s Wonderful Weekend on Saturday, May 20 at the Wellesley High School Cafeteria, 8am – 1pm.  Come dine on all the pancakes (including gluten-free) you can eat, plus the WHS Key Club members will serve ham, turkey, fruit, coffee and drinks. Tickets can be purchased outside Roche Bros. or at the door on May 20th.

That’s right, the Pancake Festival is back on the front burner, so please join us on May 20th.

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At The Swellesley Report breakfast table, where all important editorial meetings take place, we’re big pancake lovers. Don’t flip out the Key Club by asking for fancy shapes, though. They’ll have enough on their plates that day.

 

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