President Trump could be headed to the belly of the blue Bay State this weekend for the 250th anniversary of the battles that sparked the American Revolution, making a bold statement about his presidency and patriotism.

But it also could trigger massive protests and counter protests that mar the celebration in Concord and Lexington, two heavily progressive towns that may not welcome Trump with open arms.

The protests could actually strengthen Trump – highlighting the fact that he’s willing to travel to one of the most liberal states in America.

The US Army announced that a “special guest” would be attending the celebration but did not say who.

Authorities are already preparing a massive police presence for the celebration even if Trump doesn’t show up, setting up a First Amendment zone for demonstrators.

If Trump shows, the demonstrations could be similar to the bicentennial celebration in 1975, when a throng of antiwar protestors and more than 100,000 others showed up – some to boo President Gerald Ford.

Reenactments, parades and celebrations are scheduled in Concord and Lexington on Saturday, 250 years to the day when British and Americans fought along Battle Road, marking the first encounters of the Revolutionary War.

At 9:30 a.m., there will be a ceremony at the Old North Bridge in Concord, site of the “shot heard ‘round the world.” That’s where Ford spoke 50 years ago. Trump has often described his own presidency as a kind of “revolution” and would no doubt like to be included in the celebration this weekend.

The president and First Lady Melania Trump, along with all living presidents and former first ladies, have received invitations, but organizers say they are still waiting to hear whether they will.

“It wouldn’t change things fundamentally about the day,” Concord250 co-chair Rob Munro told the Herald, “but we would obviously want to work closely with the president, his team, to figure out where he wanted to go and make sure we have space around that.”

Gov. Maura Healey and other dignitaries will be giving remarks at the North Bridge on Saturday.

Some protestors have requested permits, but organizers say they’re more worried about people showing up with grievances outside the official zone in Minute Man Historical Park.

A former park ranger is organizing a protest and has a permit to hold a rally opposing Trump and in support of federal workers who have been laid off.

Authorities are also monitoring online chats to look for any potential red flags but say they haven’t seen any yet.

Other anniversaries of the battles of Concord and Lexington have also sparked protests and chaos. In 1875, the speaking platform under President Ulysses S. Grant collapsed as drunken mobs of people swarmed the area.

In 2018, the far right Proud Boys showed up to the Patriots’ Day celebration, according to authorities, which police are using as a template for how to handle the protests.