Boston will observe the tenth anniversary of the attack on the 2013 Boston Marathon on Sat., April 15, with a series of volunteer events, including community clean-ups in Columbia-Savin Hill and Franklin Park.
Two remembrance events will be held on Boylston Street, including a private early morning gathering and wreath laying at the memorial sites for the families who lost loved ones.
Honor guards, including the Boston Fire Department, Boston Police Department, Boston Emergency Medical Services, and Suffolk County Sheriff Department’s Honor Guards, will be present at the memorial sites throughout the day, and at 2:30 p.m., there will be a set of events – the dedication of a new commemorative finish line, the ringing of bells, and the unveiling of a One Boston Day marker on Boylston Street – to which the public is invited.
The Columbia-Savin Hill Civic Association (CSHCA) is organizing a clean-up effort from 2-5 p.m. as part of the day’s schedule of events.
“Since 2013, our communities have continued to come together and give back in their own way to bring people a sense of purpose as reinforced with the Martin Richard Foundation,” said Desmond Rohan, a board member of CSHCA. “The feeling of giving back in whatever way is a fulfilling feeling for anyone.
“It’s also a great way to know your community and its citizens. Boston needs a little love after the winter months and our event of a community cleanup will make our neighborhood shine a little more as we head toward spring.”
A full list of events is available online boston.gov/one-boston.
