Tagged: holiday

Cohasset Holds MLK Event

January 21st, 2026 | holiday

A breakfast and speaking event was held at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Cohasset on Martin Luther King Day. WATD’s Christian Maitre has more… St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Tuskegee Airman Guest Speaker at Quincy MLK Breakfast  

Thanksgiving Travel Season Underway

November 24th, 2025 | holiday

The Thanksgiving Travel Season is already underway across the United States. WATD’s Dan McCready explains. AAA Northeast Plymouth Holds Thanksgiving Parade

Plymouth Holds Thanksgiving Parade

November 24th, 2025 | holiday

America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Parade and Celebration took place this Saturday in Plymouth. WATD’s Christian Maitre has more… See Plymouth National Adoption Day Observed In Brockton

Former Navy SEAL Discusses Veterans Day

November 11th, 2025 | holiday

Former Navy SEAL Lieutenant Commander Tony O’Brien gives WATD’s Dan McCready his thoughts on Veterans Day. South Shore Veterans Day Observances Tony O’Brien’s Website

Juneteenth Celebration To Take Place In Hingham

May 28th, 2025 | holiday

Daniel Laurent, host of the upcoming Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration, gives WATD’s Christine James a preview of the event.    

From Decoration Day To Memorial Day, A Historical Perspective

May 26th, 2025 | holiday

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian with the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Christine James about how Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, evolved over the years.  

Creed Discusses Favorite U.S. President

February 17th, 2025 | holiday

WATD Political Analyst John Creed speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about his favorite and least favorite president.

Martin Luther King Day Events On The South Shore

January 17th, 2025 | holiday

The South Shore will be joining the nation in celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Day this weekend. There are many events planned. Plymouth No Place for Hate is hosting a weekend of events. It begins Friday at seven p.m. with a screening of  “I am MLK Junior” at the Plimoth Patuxet Museums. On Saturday […]

Travel Remains Brisk For The Thanksgiving Holiday

November 26th, 2024 | holiday

The Thanksgiving Travel Season is well underway.   Mark Schieldrop, a Senior Spokesperson for AAA Northeast, tells WATD News that folks who are travelling on Tuesday will have lots of company.   Quite a few of those travelers will be taking to the skies.   However, some are also choosing alternate means of transportation.   […]

Paws N’ Claws: Roger Williams Park Zoo and their Holiday Lights Spectacular

November 19th, 2024 | holiday

It is Tuesday so it is time for our weekly Paws N’ Claws segment, sponsored by The Clean Team.  This week, Rob and Beth are ecstatic to speak with Stacey Johnson, the Executive Director for the Roger Williams Park Zoo in Providence, Rhode Island. This zoo is beloved by many and open YEAR ROUND! Kicking off […]

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