5 Things To Do In Wilmington On Thursday, April 24, 2025: Motorcade Procession For Marine Cpl. John Edwinson Jr.; Shriners Circus Begins

WILMINGTON, MA — Below are 5 things to do in Wilmington on Thursday, April 24, 2025:

• MOTORCADE PROCESSION: The remains of Marine Corporal John E. Edwinson Jr. are anticipated to arrive in Boston at 4:30pm, and is expected to reach Wilmington between 5:30pm and 6pm. The motorcade will turn onto Lowell Street from 93 North; turn right on Main St. by Tremezzo; turn right onto Church Street; and end at Nichols Funeral Home. The family will be in the motorcade. All are welcome to show their support for this fallen hero and his family by assembling anywhere along the Procession Route.
• The Shriners Circus (99 Fordham Road) is holding nine shows during School Vacation Week:
  • Thursday, April 24: 11:00am & 3:00pm
  • Friday, April 25: 11:00am & 3:00pm
  • Saturday, April 26: 10:00am, 2:00pm & 6:00pm
  • Sunday, April 27: 11:00am & 3:00pm
  • Learn more HERE.

• The Red Cross is holding a Blood Drive from 2pm to 7pm at Wilmington Knights of Columbus Hall (112 Middlesex Avenue). Learn more HERE.
• The Wilmington Senior Center (130 Main Street) is holding the following events and activities: Hiking Group (9am); Gentle Yoga (9am); Weight Loss Support Group (9:30am); Art (9:45am); Massage Sessions (10am); Knitting & Crocheting (10:30am); Ceramics (1:30pm); Functionally Fit (2pm); and Late Night at the Senior Center (4:30pm). Learn more HERE.
• The Wilmington Memorial Library (175 Middlesex Avenue) is holding the following events and activities: Storytelling and Songs with Valerie Stephens (11am); Bake It Till You Make It: Oreo Truffles (3pm); and Coffeehouse Concert Series: Hungrytown (6:30pm).