One Boston Day
One Boston Day recognizes the resiliency, generosity, and strength demonstrated by the people of Boston and those around the world in response to the tragedy of April 15, 2013.
Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston invite community-based organizations, businesses, City workers, and residents to come together for volunteer events and acts of kindness in recognition of our City’s spirit of care for one another in response to the tragic events of April 15, 2013. Learn more below and share your acts of kindness with the world using the hashtag #OneBostonDay.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming EventsA Message from the Mayor
Boston is a city built on community. A city where our strength is each other. A city that has always taken care of our own. Twelve years ago, we endured a tragedy at the Boston Marathon that shook our city to the core.
Rather than come apart, we tapped into the wellspring of love that lives in every one of our neighborhoods. We mourned with families, supported survivors, and chose healing and kindness. Every year since, we have all — residents and visitors alike — come together on One Boston Day to perform acts of kindness for one another.
I hope you’ll join your neighbors all over the city in honor of those we lost and in celebration of the love that truly makes Boston a home for everyone.
In solidarity,
Mayor of Boston
Past Events
Past Events
City departments and volunteers helped beautify Franklin Park.
Mayor Wu thanked firefighters at the Engine 33, Ladder 15 Firehouse during One Boston Day.
A Boston Marathon finish line dedication was held on the 10-year anniversary in 2023.
Mayor Wu joined families of those who lost loved ones in 2013 to lay wreaths at the memorial sites on Boylston Street.
Mayor Wu joined volunteers for the annual Carter School Cleanup during One Boston Day in 2022.
Event photos
Students at the Condon School
Red Sox mascots Wally and Tessie hand out caps to students at the Condon School for One Boston Day.
School Staff with Red Sox Mascots
BPS Superintendent Mary Skipper and school staff pose with Red Sox mascots Wally and Tessie.
Cleanup Day at Franklin Park
Mayor Wu stands with dozens of volunteers at Franklin Park after completing a park cleanup for One Boston Day.
Mayor Wu With Volunteers
Mayor Wu stands with her son and volunteers at Franklin Park.
10-year Anniversary Wreath Laying
A wreath and flowers are laid at the site of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, surrounded by Boston Fire members in uniform.
Picking Up the Trash
Two volunteers put trash into bags as they work to clean up Franklin Park for One Boston Day.
Teaming Up for the Cleanup
Mayor Wu and Chief of Community Engagement Brianna Millor help a young person at a clean up event.
One Boston Day T-shirts
Young people at the Boston Marathon wearing their “One Boston Day” shirts.
Meeting Boston Marathon Runners
Mayor Wu meets with two Boston Marathon participants.
In the Home Stretch
Boston Marathon runners make their way down Boylston Street.
Crowning A Winner
Mayor Wu crowns Hellen Obiri, winner of the 2023 Boston Marathon.
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