Page 8 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 2025 FESTIVAL | FROM Page 1 tire and a Fife and Drum Corps, from Friday, July 25—Sunday, July 27. “I come here every year, but this year is special,” Revere resident and Revolution 250 volunteer Tom Coots, dressed in colonial garb, said. “It’s wonderful.” He also recalled spending a lot of time on Revere Beach while growing up. “This is what Revolution 250 is all about,” the group’s ExecPictured from left to right: Revolutionary War reenactors Michael Lepage, Revolution 250 Executive Director Jonathan Lane and Revere resident Tom Coots were welcomed by Mayor Patrick Keefe on Saturday. utive Director, Jonathan Lane, also dressed in colonial attire, added. “It’s about people coming together to celebrate our heritage.” David Nunes came down from Gloucester in colonial dress to pose with people on the beach. He was very popular the afternoon of Saturday, July 26. “It’s a wonderful event,” he said. Members of the William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps reenactors, from left: Amalia Linden, Sam Cartreine, CJ Gilbert and Jayson Treadway. THREE’S A CHARM: Mayor Patrick Keefe is shown holding up three fi ngers for the three awards won by sculptor Abe Waterman: First Prize as well as the People’s and Sculptor’s Choice Awards. Although independence was declared 249 years ago, commemorative events have started this year marking the beginning of the Revolution in 1775. It seemed obvious for the festival. The 2024 theme was the Festival’s own 20th anniversary. In 2023, it was the 90th anniversary of the fi lm “King Kong.”
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