Lexington's celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War took a comedic turn when a newly unveiled arch, designed to honor civic pride and volunteerism, toppled shortly after its reveal. Hosted by Rachel Dratch, the event displayed the arch meant to represent local ingenuity but faced technical difficulties. Despite the mishap, event organizers maintained a lighthearted approach, with Mona Roy reassuring the audience that the arch was fixable, leading to humorous commentary on social media regarding the event and its symbolism.
"Everyone will get a piece of the souvenir arch to take home," quipped the event's host, "Saturday Night Live" alum and Lexington native Rachel Dratch.
It was a striking expression of civic pride and local ingenuity," said Mona Roy, vice chair of the Lex250 Commission.
"Don't worry, completely fixable," Roy reassured as both she and the stunned audience struggled to contain their laughter.
The symbolism is unbelievable," one social media commentator wrote after the mishap.
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