River Solstice

Where: The Old Manse, 269 Monument St, Concord, MA 01742
Date: June 21, 2011
Time: 6:30pm–10:00pm


Celebrate the Summer Solstice along the Concord River

Welcome the arrival of summer at the annual River Solstice celebration on Tuesday, June 21

The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with a picnic at the Old Manse, 269 Monument Street in Concord. Bring food, drink and a blanket to enjoy an incomparable view and musical offerings by Snow Crow and Voices for the Earth chorus.

At 8 p.m. accompanied by the chorus, canoes and kayaks launch from the Old Manse for an illuminated flotilla to confluence of the Assabet and Sudbury Rivers at Egg Rock. Bring along a candle lantern to attach to your boat. You can paddle to the picnic or launch your boat at the Old Manse dock. The South Bridge Boat House (978-371-2465) is offering a special solstice rental rate.

For those who want to participate without getting wet, the best flotilla viewing spot is from the Lowell Road Bridge just outside Concord Center

The celebration continues at the nearby Old Calf Pasture with a drum and dance fire circle led by Earth Drum Council.

For more information go to www.emersonumbrella.org or www.oars3rivers.org. River Solstice is sponsored by MusketaquidArts and Environment; OARS for the Assabet, Sudbury and Concord rivers; and the Old Manse - The Trustees of Reservations in cooperation with the Town of Concord.

Features: Free, Open to All, Outdoor