Massachusetts Ceremonial March

"The Road to Boston"

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Composed by

Adopted in 1985.

The song "THE ROAD TO BOSTON", whose composer is unknown, has been the official ceremonial march of the Commonwealth since November 13, 1985. Ceremonial March  "The Road to Boston", composer unknown, was designated by Mass. Gen. Law ch. 2, § 27.

Massachusetts Ceremonial March:
"The Road to Boston"

"The Road to Boston"

 

 

Origin of Song: "The Road to Boston"

The song "The Road to Boston", whose composer is unknown, has been the official ceremonial march of the Commonwealth since 1985.

Massachusetts Law

General Laws of Massachusetts, Part 1, Title 1, Chapter 2, Section 27.

PART I. ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
TITLE I. JURISDICTION AND EMBLEMS OF THE COMMONWEALTH, THE GENERAL COURT, STATUTES AND PUBLIC DOCUMENTS
CHAPTER 2. ARMS, GREAT SEAL AND OTHER EMBLEMS OF THE COMMONWEALTH
SECTION 27

Section 27. Ceremonial march of commonwealth The song "The Road to Boston", composer unknown, shall be the official ceremonial march of the commonwealth.



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