5 Jul 2023
On July 5th, Cape Verdean Independence Day, Mayor Wu joined city officials and members of the Cape Verdean community to raise the Cape Verdean flag in City Hall Plaza to celebrate 48 years of freedom from colonial rule.
- 13 participants
- 36 minutes
1 Jun 2023
Happy Haitian Heritage Month! Gathered on City Hall Plaza, Mayor Wu joined Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune, the first Haitian-American to serve on City Council, and community members to celebrate Boston's vibrant Haitian Community and raise the Haitian Flag.
For more information regarding the City's Haitian Heritage Month, please visit: https://www.boston.gov/news/happy-haitian-heritage-month
For more information regarding the City's Haitian Heritage Month, please visit: https://www.boston.gov/news/happy-haitian-heritage-month
- 6 participants
- 14 minutes
1 Jun 2023
Mayor Wu joins Governor Maura Healey and City Hall staff in kicking off Pride Month. The event showcased performances from members of the LGBTQ+ community, the unveiling of this year's Portraits of Pride, and the raising of the Pride flag in City Hall Plaza.
- 8 participants
- 20 minutes
5 Oct 2022
In honor of Italian-American Heritage Month, Mayor Wu joined Councilor Gabriela Coletta and community members for the Italian Flag Raising at City Hall.
- 3 participants
- 1 minute
31 Aug 2022
August 24th marks the 31st Anniversary of the Independence of Ukraine, as well as the six-month anniversary of the war between Russia and Ukraine. Join in as the Ukrainian flag is raised over City Hall Plaza, marking a solidarity between Bostonians and the people of Ukraine who have added so much to our city through their culture, work ethic, and spirit over the past 150 years.
- 12 participants
- 31 minutes
24 Aug 2022
August 24th marks the 31st Anniversary of the Independence of Ukraine, as well as the six-month anniversary of the war between Russia and Ukraine. Join in as the Ukrainian flag is raised over City Hall Plaza, marking a solidarity between Bostonians and the people of Ukraine who have added so much to our city through their culture, work ethic, and spirit over the past 150 years.
To view this event in its entirety please visit https://youtu.be/Ue0e5jUHbxE .
To view this event in its entirety please visit https://youtu.be/Ue0e5jUHbxE .
- 3 participants
- 2 minutes
22 Aug 2022
Mayor Wu joins with city officials and Boston's Dominican community to raise the Dominican flag over City Hall Plaza. This is the first flag raising event since the Mayor signed an ordinance to codify policy regarding the display of flags on City Hall Plaza.
- 1 participant
- 29 minutes
18 Aug 2022
Mayor Wu joins with city officials and Boston's Dominican community to raise the Dominican flag over City Hall Plaza. This is the first flag raising event since the Mayor signed an ordinance to codify policy regarding the display of flags on City Hall Plaza.
Watch the Full Event: https://youtu.be/lB6uAmp3Z0s
Watch the Full Event: https://youtu.be/lB6uAmp3Z0s
- 2 participants
- 1 minute
21 Jul 2021
In observance of the 52nd Annual Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts, Mayor Janey offers remarks at a flag raising ceremony on City Hall Plaza.
- 14 participants
- 39 minutes
20 Jul 2021
In observance of the 52nd Annual Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts, Mayor Janey offers remarks at a flag raising ceremony on Boston City Hall Plaza.
Full Event: https://youtu.be/aqR2kp95ctM
Full Event: https://youtu.be/aqR2kp95ctM
- 3 participants
- 1 minute
18 Jun 2021
The words "lift every voice and sing" echoed throughout downtown Boston today as elected officials and members of the public gathered together to celebrate a historic milestone for black history in America. Boston Mayor Kim Janey joins Suffolk County District Attorney Rachel Rollins, State Representative Russell Holmes, and other community leaders in a flag raising that commemorates the first time in history that Juneteenth will be celebrated as a federal holiday.
- 4 participants
- 1 minute
2 Jun 2021
June 2021 marks the 16th anniversary of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, the nationwide commemoration of Caribbean American contributions to our country. Join in as Mayor Janey, City Councilors, and members of the community gather to highlight the importance of Caribbean American culture in Boston and beyond.
- 3 participants
- 1 minute
19 Sep 2019
Each year, on September 16th, City Hall offers its esplanade to raise the Mexican Flag on the occasion of the Anniversary of Mexico's Independence.
Watch Full Event: https://youtu.be/0SrOp5Tqfvo
Watch Full Event: https://youtu.be/0SrOp5Tqfvo
- 2 participants
- 1 minute
22 Jul 2019
Mayor Walsh joins members of the local Venezuelan Community in raising the Venezuelan Flag in City Hall Plaza. Members of the Venezuelan Diaspora and friends to the community were recognized for their work in creating a vibrant and inclusive community here in Boston.
- 1 participant
- 47 minutes
12 Jul 2019
Mayor Walsh joins members of the local Venezuelan Community in raising the Venezuelan Flag in City Hall Plaza. Members of the Venezuelan Diaspora and friends to the community were recognized for their work in creating a vibrant and inclusive community here in Boston.
Link to Full Event - https://youtu.be/s5kQjzKA7_U
Link to Full Event - https://youtu.be/s5kQjzKA7_U
- 3 participants
- 1 minute
10 Jul 2019
Boston's Cape Verdean Community gathered at City Hall Plaza alongside Mayor Walsh and Consul General of Cape Verde, Herminio Moniz, for the 44th Annual celebration of Cape Verde's Independence from Portugal. The flag of Cape Verde was raised by Mayor Walsh and members of the Cape Verde Community while Shantel Teixeira sang a wonderful cover of Imagine by John Lennon.
- 3 participants
- 1 minute
5 Jun 2019
Mayor Martin Walsh joins the Authentic Caribbean Foundation to celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month 2019 with flag raising ceremony.
- 3 participants
- 11 minutes
4 Jun 2019
Mayor Martin Walsh joins the Authentic Caribbean Foundation to celebrate Caribbean Heritage Month 2019 with flag raising ceremony.
Watch the full event here: https://youtu.be/M8etSIXbLm8
Watch the full event here: https://youtu.be/M8etSIXbLm8
- 3 participants
- 1 minute
3 Jun 2019
The first week of June is Pride Week in the City of Boston. To kick off the festivities, Mayor Walsh, Governor Baker and LGBTQ liaison Sam Chambers help raise the rainbow flag on City Hall Plaza. Watch the full event: https://youtu.be/56NdcQle1TQ
- 4 participants
- 1 minute
12 Oct 2018
Mayor Walsh joins state senator Joe Boncore, state representative Adrian Madaro and other local politicians to raise the Italian flag at City Hall Plaza. Mayor Walsh also declares October Italian Heritage Month in the City of Boston.
- 7 participants
- 20 minutes
5 Oct 2018
Mayor Walsh joins state senator Joe Boncore, state representative Adrian Madaro and other local politicians to raise the Italian flag at City Hall Plaza. Mayor Walsh also declares October Italian Heritage Month in the City of Boston. Watch the full event: https://youtu.be/84H186LbbzU
- 4 participants
- 1 minute
31 Jul 2018
Mayor Walsh and the Boston community kick off a week-long celebration of Puerto Rican culture on City Hall Plaza by raising the Puerto Rican flag.
- 6 participants
- 33 minutes
25 Jul 2018
Mayor Walsh and the Boston community kick off a week-long celebration of Puerto Rican culture on City Hall Plaza by raising the Puerto Rican flag.
For the full video, please visit: https://youtu.be/OT1wouLa_EA
For the full video, please visit: https://youtu.be/OT1wouLa_EA
- 3 participants
- <1 minute
6 Jun 2018
Boston Pride members, community leaders, and elected officials kick off pride week celebrating the Boston LGBTQ+ community with a ceremonial Pride Flag raising on City Hall Plaza.
- 8 participants
- 27 minutes
4 Jun 2018
Boston Pride members, community leaders, and elected officials kick off pride week celebrating the Boston LGBTQ+ community with a ceremonial Pride Flag raising on City Hall Plaza.
- 5 participants
- 1 minute
1 May 2018
Members of the city's Vietnamese community gather on City Hall Plaza to honor the lives and legacy of those lost in Black April, also known as the Fall of Saigon. Mayor Walsh helps raise the flag and offers his support to the community.
- 1 participant
- 1 minute
11 Oct 2017
On a sunny mid-September day, the flags of Mexico, Massachusetts and Boston swayed together on City Hall Plaza. Mayor Walsh, Boston City Councilors, and Consul General Emilio Rabasa Gamboa raised the ceremonial Mexican flag to celebrate the country's Independence Day. The tradition reaches back two decades and showcases the special relationship between Boston and Mexico.
- 6 participants
- 24 minutes
21 Sep 2017
On a sunny mid-September day, the flags of Mexico, Massachusetts and Boston swayed together on City Hall Plaza. Mayor Walsh, Boston City Councilors, and Consul General Emilio Rabasa raised the ceremonial Mexican flag, to celebrate the country's Independence Day. The tradition reaches back two decades and showcases the special relationship between Boston and Mexico.
For full coverage please visit: https://youtu.be/by4gPGE3zDs
For full coverage please visit: https://youtu.be/by4gPGE3zDs
- 3 participants
- 1 minute
11 Aug 2017
"Felicidades!" Mayor Walsh opens the weekend long Dominican Festival with the raising of the Dominican Flag on City Hall Plaza. The festival, celebrating Dominican arts and culture, features food, dancing and fun for all.
- 1 participant
- 1 minute
9 Jun 2017
Mayor Walsh and Boston Pride kick off Pride Week, a week of events dedicated to celebrating the LGBT community, with the raising of the LGBT flag on City Hall Plaza.
- 11 participants
- 31 minutes
7 Apr 2017
City Hall Plaza raised the transgender flag in solidarity with residents in the community. The event is in response to an anti-transgender "free speech" bus that made an appearance outside City Hall.
- 1 participant
- 4 minutes
31 Mar 2017
City Hall Plaza raised the transgender flag in solidarity with residents in the community. The event is in response to an anti-transgender "free speech" bus that made an appearance outside City Hall.
For full coverage please visit: https://youtu.be/YDrlebHxTHQ
For full coverage please visit: https://youtu.be/YDrlebHxTHQ
- 2 participants
- 1 minute
12 Aug 2016
Mayor Walsh participates in a flag raising ceremony for the Dominican Republic, which celebrates its 153rd anniversary of independence. The mayor also proclaimed August 12, 2016 as Dominican Republic Reclamation of Independence Day in the City of Boston.
For full coverage please visit: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=18747
For full coverage please visit: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=18747
- 1 participant
- 1 minute
22 Jul 2016
Mayor Walsh offers remarks during the raising of the Colombian Flag on City Hall Plaza.
Accompanied by traditional folk dance and song, the raising of the Colombian flag on Boston City Hall Plaza commemorates the South American country's successful fight for independence from Spanish rule on July 20th, 1810.
For full event coverage please visit: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=17724
Accompanied by traditional folk dance and song, the raising of the Colombian flag on Boston City Hall Plaza commemorates the South American country's successful fight for independence from Spanish rule on July 20th, 1810.
For full event coverage please visit: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=17724
- 2 participants
- 1 minute
31 May 2016
Mayor Walsh offers remarks at the Mass Fallen Heroes flag raising ceremony on City Hall Plaza. Mass Fallen Heroes is a local organization committed to honoring and supporting the families of soldiers who have lost their lives in Afghanistan and Iraq since September 11th, 2001.
To watch the full video, please visit: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=17620
To watch the full video, please visit: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=17620
- 2 participants
- 1 minute
2 May 2016
On City Hall Plaza, Mayor Walsh participates in raising the Freedom Mass Flag which represents public accommodations/transgender equality efforts.
For full coverage please visit: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=16560
For full coverage please visit: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=16560
- 4 participants
- 1 minute
8 Dec 2015
At the start of the holiday season, Mayor Walsh, Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil and Halifax Mayor Michael Savage raise the flag of Nova Scotia on City Hall Plaza in honor of their unique friendship.
For the full video, please visit: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=16341
For the full video, please visit: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=16341
- 4 participants
- 1 minute
16 Oct 2015
To commemorate Unsolved Homicides Awareness Day, Mayor Walsh joins BPD Commissioner William Evans and Mary Franklin, founder of the Women Survivors of Homicide Movement, in a flag raising ceremony at City Hall Plaza.
For the full version, please visit: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=16265
For the full version, please visit: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=16265
- 3 participants
- 1 minute
