Patriot Games will take place in a variety of public spaces as a traditional lead up to Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, 3 p.m. when the Army-Navy Game will come to the New England region for the first time in the 124-year series history. The game is presented by USAA at Gillette Stadium.

In Concord, Patriot Games features a Tug of War, Friday, Dec. 8, at the North Bridge Minute Man National Historical Park. The event starts with musket fire at 7:55 am and concludes at 8:30. The tug of war will take place at the Ceremonial Lawn. The Liberty Street lot will be restricted for security reason so visitors are encouraged to walk from town or use the Monument Street lot.