It is a commemoration of the landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in Plymouth, Massachusetts, on December 21, 1620.
The celebration begins at 6:00 AM with a march by members to the top of Cole's Hill next to Massasoit's statue, followed by a reading of a proclamation honoring the forefathers and a ritual firing of the club's cannon.
The Old Colony Club and the Mayflower Society both include a succotash dinner as part of their celebration.
When the 22nd falls on a Sunday, the Old Colony Club celebrates Forefathers Day' on the following Monday.
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