26 Apr 2023
Each year in Boston, the Jewish Community Relations Council organizes a commemoration of Yom HaShoah, a day of remembrance for the 6 million Jews who were killed in the Holocaust. In observance, Mayor Wu gathered in Faneuil Hall with members of Boston's Jewish community.
- 18 participants
- 1:54 hours
21 Mar 2023
At the Omni Boston Hotel at Seaport, Mayor Wu helps celebrate the 47th Annual St. Patrick's Day Luncheon and the South Boston Boys & Girls Club's dedication to uplifting the city's youth for over 80 years.
- 10 participants
- 1:08 hours
21 Nov 2022
In the South End, Mayor Wu joined Governor Baker, Governor-elect Maura Healey and friends of The Greater Boston Food Bank for their annual Chain of Giving Event. This holiday kickoff aims to bring partners and volunteers together to combat food insecurity in Eastern Massachusetts.
- 8 participants
- 36 minutes
20 Sep 2022
At the Bruce C. Bolling Building in Roxbury, Mayor Wu welcomes WorldBoston for their 13th Annual Consuls Reception. This gathering honors the Cosular Corps who serve both Boston and New England while also celebrating WorldBoston's goal of fostering global cooperation and international engagement.
- 6 participants
- 28 minutes
12 Sep 2022
President Biden Delivers Remarks on the Cancer Moonshot and the Goal of Ending Cancer as we Know It
- 3 participants
- 33 minutes
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
11 Jul 2022
Mayor Wu joins with other community leaders in celebration of our nation's 246th Independence Day. The festivites include a parade which kicks of at City Hall, stopping at the Old State House for the traditional reading of the Declaration of Independence, and finishing off at Faneuil Hall.
- 8 participants
- 1:04 hours
9 Jun 2022
Since 1987, the Asian Community Development Corporation (ACDC) has worked to build and preserve over 300 homes in Chinatown and the Greater Boston area. After 2 years of virtual dim sum, Mayor Wu joins in-person with the ACDC community to help honor key leaders who have exemplified the ACDC mission through their work.
- 11 participants
- 58 minutes
9 Jun 2022
Join in as Mayor Wu helps kick off the 2022 season at the Roslindale Village Main Street Farmers Market in Adams Park, which is Boston's biggest neighborhood farmers market.
- 6 participants
- 13 minutes
13 May 2022
On May 1, 1822, Boston went from being a Town to a City.
With gratitude to the many public servants who have worked tirelessly for Boston's success over the past 200 years, Mayor Wu joined with local political leaders and community members in a celebratory procession. This act of appreciation began at the Old South Meeting House, continued onto the Old City Hall, then concluded in the plaza of Boston's current City Hall.
With gratitude to the many public servants who have worked tirelessly for Boston's success over the past 200 years, Mayor Wu joined with local political leaders and community members in a celebratory procession. This act of appreciation began at the Old South Meeting House, continued onto the Old City Hall, then concluded in the plaza of Boston's current City Hall.
- 13 participants
- 1:35 hours
15 Apr 2022
The six gorillas of Franklin Park Zoo in Dorchester have just moved into their new home. At a cost of $9.1 million dollars, the Gorilla Grove exhibit features a waterfall, climbing vines, and over 360,000 square feet of expansive space to explore. Mayor Wu joined with Zoo New England President & CEO John Linehan, local political leaders and community members to celebrate.
- 4 participants
- 15 minutes
12 Apr 2022
Boston Mayor Mayor Michelle Wu hosts a press conference to discuss public safety preparations for the 126th Boston Marathon. She is joined by Tom Grilk, President & CEO of the B.A.A, Boston Police Superintendent-In-Chief Gregory Long, Boston EMS Chief James Hooley, Boston Fire Commissioner Jack Dempsey, Chief of Emergency Management Shumeane Benford, and Chief of Streets Jascha Franklin-Hodge.
- 12 participants
- 40 minutes
13 Feb 2022
In Chinese culture, the performance of the lion dance in celebration of the New Year signifies the bringing of prosperity and good fortune, and the driving away of evil spirits. After being canceled in 2021 due to the pandemic, Mayor Wu joins with Chinatown community leaders and residents to celebrate the annual Lion Dance Parade, and welcome the good luck and fortune of the New Year.
- 16 participants
- 15 minutes
29 Jan 2022
The USS Constitution; the nation's oldest commissioned warship and a treasured part of the history of the United States, sees its 77th Commanding Officer take up the mantle. Commander Billie J. Farrell, succeeding John Benda, will be the first woman in the ship's history to wear the title. Watch as Mayor Wu gathers with other service members, community members, and elected officials at the Navy Yard in Charlestown to celebrate the momentous occassion marked by the triumphant cannon fire of Old Ironsides.
- 10 participants
- 1:03 hours
10 Nov 2021
Boston Mayor Kim Janey delivers a farewell address in Roxbury’s Hibernian Hall, marking her historic term as the first woman and first Black Mayor of Boston. Karen Holmes Ward of WCVB-TV is host of the event, which also includes performances by local musical artists. Mayor Janey will share the City’s progress during her administration in reopening, recovery, and renewal during the pandemic and thank the people of Boston for their support and resilience. A multimedia presentation includes highlights in education, housing, public health, economic development, as well as safety, healing and justice.
- 7 participants
- 1:08 hours
25 Aug 2021
Roxbury's Shirley-Eustis Place is well known as one of the last remaining Colonial-era governor's mansions, but the enslaved people who lived there are often glossed over. On the 402nd anniversary of the day slaves from Africa arrived on the shores of Virginia, Mayor Janey and State Representative Liz Miranda commemorate the hidden history of the slaves who lived on the grounds of Shirley-Eustis Place by recognizing it as a historic landmark in the City of Boston.
- 5 participants
- 27 minutes
9 Aug 2021
For decades, Dr. Clarence "Jeep" Jones served the City of Boston and its people. Jeep's many positions in public service have included Deputy Mayor to Kevin White, director of the Youth Activities Commission, and a member of the Boston Redevelopment Authority Board for over 30 years. He was very involved in civic life in Roxbury, and was very dedicated to talking with and helping residents however he could.
Mayor Janey, along with former Mayor Raymond Flynn, members of Jeep's family, and citizens of Roxbury come together to celebrate the dedication of Jeep Jones Square, located at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr Blvd and Washington Street.
Mayor Janey, along with former Mayor Raymond Flynn, members of Jeep's family, and citizens of Roxbury come together to celebrate the dedication of Jeep Jones Square, located at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr Blvd and Washington Street.
- 7 participants
- 19 minutes
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
14 Jul 2021
Staying true to the original mission of inspiring remembrance, reflection, and hope, the New England Holocaust Memorial launches new virtual and mobile opportunities for people to experience the memorial. Mayor Kim Janey joins with the organizations behind the project; the Jewish Community Relations Council, Facing History and Ourselves, and Combined Jewish Philanthropies, as well as community leaders and members of the public at the iconic North End landmark to speak on the launch's significance.
- 9 participants
- 37 minutes
7 Jul 2021
Mayor Janey joins in with Colonel (R) Lee Fife and other community leaders in celebration of our nation's 245th Independence Day. The festivites include a parade which kicks of at City Hall, stopping at the Old Granary Burial Grounds and concluding at the Old State House for the traditional reading of the Declaration of Independence.
- 7 participants
- 39 minutes
2 Jul 2021
July 4th festivities in the city are officially underway, as Mayor Janey, elected officials, and members of the U.S. Armed Forces kick-off the 2021 Harborfest in Downtown Crossing.
- 7 participants
- 20 minutes
22 Jun 2021
Join in with Mayor Janey, Governor Baker, and the King Boston Organization to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday in Roxbury's Nubian Square.
- 7 participants
- 45 minutes
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
30 May 2020
Mayor Martin J. Walsh hosts a prayer vigil with members of the clergy in response to the acts of violence and racism experienced throughout the United States.
- 13 participants
- 1:06 hours
19 Mar 2020
To recognize the 250th anniversary of the Boston Massacre, a significant event leading up to the American Revolution, Mayor Walsh, along with Governor Baker, Tanisha Sullivan and many important public the Massachusetts Historical Society organized an exhibition featuring handwritten and published sources with compelling accounts of the confrontation, the aftermath, and the trials.
- 11 participants
- 53 minutes
7 Feb 2020
City Hall kicks off Black History Month with a celebration featuring songs, performances and moving speeches. Mayor Walsh honors Cornell Brooks, a public leadership and social justice professor at Harvard Kennedy School. He is also the director of the William Monroe Trotter Collaborative for social justice at the school's center for public leadership.
- 9 participants
- 60 minutes
31 Jan 2020
City Hall employees like Jimmy Donnelly, a parking garage attendant, are usually far away from the headlines, but are irreplacable to those they greet each day. In recognition of the dedication to his job and his friendly spirit, Mayor Walsh renames the parking garage in Donnelly's honor.
- 3 participants
- 13 minutes
14 Jan 2020
In City Hall's Mezzanine, Chief Marty Martinez and the Deputy Consul of Mexico, Rita Maciel joined the Latino community to celebrate Three Kings Day, or "El dia de los Reyes." In Latin America and the Caribbean, January 6th is known as the Epiphany, which is the day the three kings arrived bearing gifts for the newborn Jesus.
- 9 participants
- 32 minutes
2 Dec 2019
At the Goodwill Headquarters in Roxbury, Mayor Walsh showed his thanks to the community by serving turkey and stuffing at the annual Goodwill Thanks-for-Giving event. Other servers in attendance included Senator Ed Markey, Attorney General Maura Healey, State Rep. Jon Santiago, and City Councilors Annissa Essaibi George, Kim Janey, Matt O'Malley, and Ed Flynn.
- 11 participants
- 24 minutes
18 Nov 2019
Join in as Mayor Walsh, Hyde Park residents, and local historical groups gather to dedicate the Grimke Bridge. This bridge is named in honor of Sarah and Angelina Grimke, two prominent abolitionists and women's rights advocates from Hyde Park.
- 7 participants
- 32 minutes
28 Oct 2019
With open arms, the Wentworth Institute of Technology inaugurated Dr. Mark A.Thompson at their Longwood neighborhood campus. Mayor Walsh joined Wentworth's community to celebrate the installment of the school's fifth president.
- 15 participants
- 1:14 hours
15 Oct 2019
Mayor Walsh helps to kick off the academic year at UMass Boston as the principal speaker at their Fall Convocation.
- 17 participants
- 1:38 hours
1 Oct 2019
Mayor Walsh joined with Babson College President Stephen Spinelli and other panelists to speak at the annual Babson Connect Worldwide at the Fairmont Copley Hotel in Back Bay. The event was a celebration of Babson College's centennial, and the panelists discussed topics such as higher education and the evolution of global business.
- 6 participants
- 35 minutes
27 Sep 2019
Mayor Walsh joined with Babson College President Stephen Spinelli and other panelists to speak at the annual Babson Connect Worldwide at the Fairmont Copley Hotel in Back Bay. The event was a celebration of Babson College's centennial, and the panelists discussed topics such as higher education and the evolution of global business.
Full event: https://youtu.be/kBQAUa1RUbU
Full event: https://youtu.be/kBQAUa1RUbU
- 2 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
15 Jul 2019
Mayor Walsh, Governor Baker, and others convened at the Charlestown Navy Yard to announce the plans for the 400th anniversary celebration of the sailing of the Mayflower. Next May, the Mayflower II will be escorted into Boston Harbor by our nation's Ship of State, the USS Constitution, before docking at the Charlestown Navy Yard as part of a six day celebration.
- 5 participants
- 25 minutes
12 Jul 2019
The annual Harborfest festivities begin with a ceremony held at Faneuil Hall. Representatives from the United States Coast Guard and the City of Boston were on hand to help cut the traditional cake and kick off the start of the 4th of July celebrations in Boston.
- 8 participants
- 21 minutes
12 Jul 2019
Boston, also known as the "Cradle of Liberty," celebrates America's 243rd birthday this 4th of July. Mayor Walsh joins in the festivities, which include a parade of minutemen, confetti and singing, ending with an oration at Faneuil Hall.
- 9 participants
- 1:11 hours
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
2 Jul 2019
Governor Baker joins Boston Pops Conductor, Keith Lockhart, and other officials to discuss Boston's 4th of July festivities at the DCR Hatch Memorial Shell.
- 10 participants
- 31 minutes
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
31 May 2019
In the 1850's, Deer Island, now a part of the Boston Harbor Islands National Park, became the resting spot for thousands of Irish immigrants who perished there after fleeing Ireland's Great Hunger. On Memorial Day weekend, Boston's Irish community gathered on the island for the dedication of the Irish Great Hunger Memorial. Mayor Walsh, Cardinal O'Malley, and Boston City Archivist John J. McColgan, told the history of the Irish immigrants quarantined on the island and spoke of the profound impact of the memorial.
- 9 participants
- 49 minutes
13 May 2019
Mayor Walsh, The Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston, liberators, survivors, and families gather in Faneuil Hall as a commemoration of Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. The program features survivors stories, winners of JCRC's annual Israel Arbeiter Holocaust Essay contest, and asks the question: Who will tell our story?
- 24 participants
- 1:55 hours
8 May 2019
Martin J. Walsh joins Chinatown neighborhood liaison Danchen Xu to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and mark the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad.
- 11 participants
- 46 minutes
3 May 2019
Mayor Martin J. Walsh joins Louis D. Brown Peace Institute CEO Clementina Chery to celebrate the positive work that survivors and advocates have been able to achieve over the past 25 years.
- 8 participants
- 36 minutes
11 Feb 2019
Mayor Walsh Celebrates the 50th anniversary since Boston City Hall's first dedication ceremony.
- 4 participants
- 23 minutes
8 Feb 2019
City Hall kicks off Black History Month with a celebration featuring songs, performances and moving speeches. Mayor Walsh also honors former Sheriff of Suffolk County Andrea Cabral and former Suffolk District Attorney Ralph Martin by presenting them with Paul Revere bowls.
- 12 participants
- 1:11 hours
1 Feb 2019
City Hall kicks off Black History Month with a celebration featuring songs, performances and moving speeches. Mayor Walsh also honors former Sheriff of Suffolk County Andrea Cabral and former Suffolk District Attorney Ralph Martin by presenting them with Paul Revere bowls.
- 3 participants
- 1 minute
23 Jan 2019
Mayor Walsh celebrates "El Dia de los Reyes" or "Three Kings Day" at Boston City Hall. Three Kings Day celebrates the arrival of the three wise men to Bethlehem to gift unto baby Jesus gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
- 7 participants
- 24 minutes
21 Jan 2019
Mayor Walsh joins leaders from around the city at the Dewitt Center to celebrate the legacy of Dr.Martin Luther King Jr., and highlight the spirit of service through the recognition of local youth volunteers from throughout the communities of Boston. 1/21/2019
- 11 participants
- 30 minutes
13 Dec 2018
The Macy's Downtown Crossing tree lighting signifies the start of the holiday season. This year's celebration includes performances by Heffron Drive and Grammy-nominated artist Keri Hilson, as well as appearances by Mayor Marty Walsh and even Santa Claus himself.
- 10 participants
- 54 minutes
27 Nov 2018
Mayor Walsh shows thanks to the community by serving them turkey, stuffing, and gravy at the annual Goodwill Thanks-for-Giving Dinner at Goodwill headquarters in Roxbury. Other servers include City Council President Andrea Campbell, Senator Ed Markey, Speaker Robert DeLeo, Police Commissioner William Gross and Treasurer Deb Goldberg.
- 10 participants
- 25 minutes
26 Nov 2018
Mayor Walsh joins the American Jewish Committee (AJC) in honoring Colette Phillips at the first annual Co-Existence Awards Ceremony.
- 9 participants
- 1:09 hours
9 Nov 2018
Mayor Walsh joins Lieutenant Governor Polito to spread the spirit of the giving season at the Greater Boston Food Bank's Chain of Giving event in South Boston. This annual event brings together members of the community to help unload a shipment of Thanksgiving turkeys for the food bank, which serves as the largest hunger-relief organization in New England.
- 8 participants
- 32 minutes
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
12 Oct 2018
Mayor Walsh dedicates a memorial to longtime Boston community activist Kip Tiernan. Tiernan was the founder of Rosie's place, a sanctuary for poor and homeless women across the city. The memorial is located on Dartmouth Street in Back Bay.
- 6 participants
- 27 minutes
10 Oct 2018
One of South Boston's most iconic landmark, was dedicated to one of South Boston's most iconic citizen. The Marine Park Bandstand was named after Harry Uhlman. From helping people find employment, to helping students get into schools, Mr. Uhlman is most recognized for his work with special needs children. He is a man filled with generosity and love, and without a doubt much deserving of this honor.
- 11 participants
- 1:02 hours
9 Oct 2018
In anticipation for Senator Jeff Flake's visit to City Hall, Mayor Walsh, Senator Ed Markey, Congresswoman elect Ayanna Pressley, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gathered alongside hundreds of protesters to speak out against sexual assault. This protest formed in the wake of Brett Kavanaugh's hearings in which he was accused of sexual assault against Dr. Christine Baisley Ford.
- 21 participants
- 1:11 hours
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
3 Oct 2018
You might notice this month that City Hall looks a little orange. That's because the City of Boston's Latinx Employee Resource group picked orange for Hispanic Heritage Month. Orange is associated with feelings of joy and warmth, much like the unique traditions and heritage that comes with our cultures.
At City Hall Plaza, Mayor Walsh gives more information on events around the city anyone can join to celebrate.
At City Hall Plaza, Mayor Walsh gives more information on events around the city anyone can join to celebrate.
- 4 participants
- 15 minutes
30 Aug 2018
Friends and family of Wentworth Institute of Technology students, gather at the Seaport World Trade Center for the 2018 Commencement. Mayor Walsh delivers the keynote address and stresses that STEM degrees are more valuable than ever in Boston.
- 10 participants
- 57 minutes
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
18 Jul 2018
Mayor Walsh joins local West Roxbury families to celebrate the re-dedication of Chuck Bruen Corner as Chuck and Mary Bruen Square.
- 10 participants
- 34 minutes
18 Jul 2018
Mayor Walsh and elected officials gather in Mattapan for the town's Farmers Market opening day. The Market runs every Saturday 10 am - 1 pm until October.
- 5 participants
- 10 minutes
16 Jul 2018
Boston, also known as the "Cradle of Liberty," celebrates America's 242nd birthday this 4th of July. Mayor Walsh joins in the festivities, which include a parade of minutemen, confetti and singing, ending with an oration at Faneuil Hall.
- 9 participants
- 1:10 hours
5 Jul 2018
Mayor Walsh joins seniors at the Blue Hills Collaborative to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Hyde Park neighborhood. This event is the first of many upcoming events to commemorate the anniversary.
- 7 participants
- 32 minutes
3 Jul 2018
Mayor Walsh joins Boston Pops Conductor, Keith Lockhart, and other officials to discuss Boston's 4th of July festivities at the DCR Hatch Memorial Shell.
- 8 participants
- 26 minutes
29 Jun 2018
The annual Harborfest festivities begin with a ceremony held in Faneuil Hall. Crew members from the U.S.S. Constitution were on hand to help cut the traditional cake and kick off the start of the 4th of July celebrations in Boston.
- 5 participants
- 14 minutes
28 Jun 2018
The annual Harborfest festivities begin with a ceremony held in Faneuil Hall. Crew members from the U.S.S. Constitution were on hand to help cut the traditional cake and kick off the start of the 4th of July celebrations in Boston.
To watch this event in its entirety, please visit: https://youtu.be/tVjr7AaW6Zs
To watch this event in its entirety, please visit: https://youtu.be/tVjr7AaW6Zs
- 3 participants
- 1 minute
22 Jun 2018
The Holocaust Memorial is rededicated nearly a year after the memorial was vandalized in acts that can be compared to Kristallnacht, "The Night of Broken Glass." Holocaust survivors share their stories, and students were announced winners of the Kristallnacht essay contest.
- 21 participants
- 2:13 hours
22 Jun 2018
Steve Ross is the survivor of ten Nazi concentration camps. In his new book & memoir, "From Broken Glass", he tells his story of finding hope in Hitler''s death camps to inspire a new generation. Mayor Walsh, Former Mayor Ray Flynn, and Boston Athenaeum leadership offered remarks on both the author's and book's connections to Boston, honoring his story and commitment to spreading hope. Ross and his co-authors also spoke in a panel discussion.
- 13 participants
- 1:08 hours
12 Jun 2018
The city celebrates as the 23rd graduating class of the Urban College of Boston receive their diplomas. Mayor Walsh presents a high achieving student with the John & Mary Walsh scholarship award.
- 24 participants
- 2:28 hours
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
20 Apr 2018
Mayor Marty Walsh and Governor Charlie Baker speak from the heart on One Boston Day. This day is dedicated acknowledging the strength, resilience and resolve of Bostonians through service and acts of goodwill. The City of Boston recognizes this day as a time to remember and honor the lives lost during the 2013 Boston Marathon.
Video provided by WCVB Boston.
Video provided by WCVB Boston.
- 11 participants
- 45 minutes
19 Apr 2018
The spirit of service comes in many forms. Mayor Walsh, Governor Baker and others join volunteers for an afternoon of service, and a musical tribute by students of the Mather School in the spirit of One Boston Day.
- 7 participants
- 24 minutes
9 Apr 2018
Hundreds gathered on the steps of City Hall Plaza to join in a reading of the final speech of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The reading commemorates its 50th anniversary, and honors Dr. King's passing.
- 104 participants
- 1:30 hours
19 Mar 2018
March 19, 2018 - Over 500 banners will line city streets in anticipation of the upcoming Boston Marathon. Mayor Walsh and past winners of the race celebrate the unveiling of the first of these banners outside Marathon Sports on Boylston Street in Copley Square.
- 2 participants
- 10 minutes
5 Feb 2018
In February, Boston is celebrating Black History Month with community events all over the city. At City Hall, Mayor Walsh celebrates the legacy of the leaders who came before us and reminds us that their work is not done.
- 8 participants
- 42 minutes
2 Feb 2018
In February, Boston is celebrating Black History Month with community events all over the city. At City Hall, Mayor Walsh celebrates the legacy of the leaders who came before us and reminds us that their work is not done.
- 3 participants
- 1 minute
19 Jan 2018
Boston celebrated Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Dr. King's alma mater, Boston University. Speakers addressed the audience about Dr. King's legacy, touching upon civil rights, humanity, and reading some of Dr. King's writings and speeches. Speakers include Mayor Marty Walsh, Chief of Economic Development John Barros, and former associate justice for the Suffolk Juvenile Court Leslie Harris, among others. Speakers and audience members rejoiced in a sing-along at the end of the ceremony.
- 9 participants
- 1:29 hours
12 Jan 2018
Mayor Walsh joins the Council Generals of both Mexico and the Dominican Republic to observe "El Dia de los Reyes" or "Three Kings Day" at Boston City Hall. Three Kings Day celebrates the arrival of the three wise men to Bethlehem to gift unto baby Jesus gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
- 6 participants
- 18 minutes
5 Dec 2017
Mayor Walsh joins TD Garden President Amy Latimer and Bruins Legend Ray Bourque to help kick off the second annual "Boston Winter" event hosted on City Hall Plaza in Downtown Boston. Boston Winter features a mix of winter activities including a unique outdoor skating path and an expanded holiday shopping market.
- 3 participants
- 5 minutes
4 Dec 2017
Mayor Walsh joins Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil and Halifax Mayor Michael Savage on Boston Common to unveil a plaque commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion of 1917 and the resulting union between the two cities.
For 46 years Nova Scotia has given a tree to the people of Boston as thanks for relief efforts following the December 6th, 1917, explosion of a munitions ship in Halifax Harbor. Within 24 hours of the disaster a train loaded with supplies and emergency personnel was making its way from Boston to Nova Scotia.
For 46 years Nova Scotia has given a tree to the people of Boston as thanks for relief efforts following the December 6th, 1917, explosion of a munitions ship in Halifax Harbor. Within 24 hours of the disaster a train loaded with supplies and emergency personnel was making its way from Boston to Nova Scotia.
- 5 participants
- 19 minutes
30 Nov 2017
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Goodwill gives back to employees enrolled in their job training and career services programs with a full Thanksgiving dinner at the Morgan Memorial Goodwill in Roxbury. Mayor Walsh, Gov. Baker, Police Commissioner William Evans, and other elected officials congregated to say grace and help serve dinner.
- 8 participants
- 17 minutes
17 Nov 2017
Mayor Walsh joined the Boston Irish Reporter as they hosted their eighth annual Boston Irish Honors Luncheon at the Seaport Hotel. The event honored Boston Globe columnist Kevin Cullen, Highway Commissioner Tom Tinlin, and Bostonians Annmarie, Nora, and Bill Kennedy for their exemplary public service.
- 4 participants
- 19 minutes
7 Nov 2017
Mayor Walsh wishes a happy 89th birthday to community activist Mel King during a ceremony at the McKinley School in the South End. Friends and family of King, including former mayor Raymond L. Flynn, share stories and memories from his distinguished life of service to the City of Boston and its residents.
- 19 participants
- 1:06 hours
25 Oct 2017
Unity was the word of the day as Mayor Walsh joined Governor Baker and members of the Hispanic community at the Park Plaza Hotel for the annual El Mundo Hispanic Heritage Month Breakfast. The breakfast celebrated the contributions of the community , both past and present.
- 22 participants
- 1:42 hours
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
10 Oct 2017
The founder of the Ice Bucket Challenge, Pete Frates, launches his book during a reception at Fenway Park. Frates has raised millions of dollars for ALS research through his foundation since being diagnosed with the disease in 2012.
- 6 participants
- 10 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
15 Sep 2017
Mayor Walsh and other elected officials gather at the Boston Public Garden to place a remembrance at the September 11th Memorial. This annual ceremony is a solemn reminder of those we lost.
- 5 participants
- 10 minutes
5 Sep 2017
Mayor Walsh joined the Frates family on city hall plaza to officially declare Tuesday September 5th, 2017 as Pete Frates Day in Boston.
- 8 participants
- 22 minutes
30 Aug 2017
Mayor Walsh, Boston Police Commissioner William Evans, and other elected officials, community leaders, and religious figures came together in front of Boston City Hall to pray for the victims of Charlottesville. Among the prayers were calls for unity, love, and tolerance within the communities of Boston and across the nation .
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." - Martin Luther King Jr.
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." - Martin Luther King Jr.
- 9 participants
- 37 minutes
25 Aug 2017
Mayor Walsh makes it clear that hatred and racism have no place in the city of Boston. Alongside many elected officials and clergy, Mayor Walsh denounced the vandalism to the New England Holocaust Memorial. It is the second time the memorial has been damaged this year, after remaining untouched since its construction 22 years ago.
- 11 participants
- 33 minutes
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
18 Jul 2017
The Boston community will always remember those who were lost during the Holocaust. Mayor Walsh, Governor Baker, Holocaust survivors and local Jewish community groups joined on Union Street in Downtown Boston for the rededication of the New England Holocaust Memorial, which was recently vandalized.
- 11 participants
- 47 minutes
13 Jul 2017
La Alianza Hispana opens their new location in Roxbury, with its United We Stand event. Mayor Walsh joins La Alianza Hispana Executive Director Marisol Amaya-Aluigi, elected officials and community members, to showcase the organization's expanded services and new location on Massachusetts Avenue.
- 11 participants
- 40 minutes
11 Jul 2017
Happy 4th of July, Boston! Honoring a Boston tradition that has been in place since 1783, Mayor Walsh joins the 4th of July parade making stops at the Old Granary Burial Ground to lay wreaths, the Old State House for the reading of the Declaration of Independence, and concluding with music and an oration at Faneuil Hall.
- 7 participants
- 32 minutes
11 Jul 2017
At the Cutler Majestic Theater, in the Theater District, The Urban College of Boston presents the graduating class of 2017 with their much awaited diplomas, as well as award Mayor Walsh with the Robert M. Coard Distinguished Leader Medal.
- 22 participants
- 2:48 hours
10 Jul 2017
At the Holocaust Memorial in Downtown Boston, Mayor Walsh gathers with the Jewish community, led by Holocaust survivor and civil rights activist, Israel Arbeiter, in a show of strength and unity following the desecration of the memorial.
- 8 participants
- 25 minutes
22 Jun 2017
Mayor Walsh is joined by City Councilors Ayanna Pressley and Tito Jackson, as well as former Governor Deval Patrick, in honoring the great Dr. Kenneth C. Edelin's life and achievements with a square dedication in Downtown Boston.
Dr. Edelin was the first African-American to be Chief Resident of Obstetrics/Gynecology at Boston Medical Center. He was a relentless advocate for equal access to healthcare for all, particularly young women of color. He was a civil rights activist, a friend, a mentor, and a pioneer. The square in front of Boston Medical Center will serve to honor the great doctor's legacy. June 15th will also be Dr. Edelin day in the City of Boston.
Dr. Edelin was the first African-American to be Chief Resident of Obstetrics/Gynecology at Boston Medical Center. He was a relentless advocate for equal access to healthcare for all, particularly young women of color. He was a civil rights activist, a friend, a mentor, and a pioneer. The square in front of Boston Medical Center will serve to honor the great doctor's legacy. June 15th will also be Dr. Edelin day in the City of Boston.
- 10 participants
- 56 minutes
13 Jun 2017
Mayor Walsh and State Representative Dan Ryan unveil the sign for James "Jack the Barber" Luiselli Square in Charlestown. The square, located at the intersection of Elm and Bunker Hill Street, where Jack had worked cutting hair for over 40 years.
- 6 participants
- 15 minutes
9 Jun 2017
Mayor Walsh and Boston Housing Authority Administrator Bill McGonagle celebrate the memory of Juanda Drumgold, a dedicated volunteer and community advocate, at the rededication of the Franklin Field Community Center in Dorchester to honor her legacy.
- 5 participants
- 34 minutes
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
16 May 2017
Governor Charlie Baker, Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo and State Senator Linda Dorcena Forry help dedicate the Flynn Cruiseport Boston at Black Falcon Terminal in the Seaport. They were among a number of elected officials, city representatives, friends and family in attendance to honor the former Mayor of Boston and Ambassador to the Holy See Raymond L. Flynn.
- 13 participants
- 1:13 hours
10 Apr 2017
East Boston dedicated the island at the corner of Bennington St. and Leyden St. in recognition of Albert "Buddy" Mangini. Buddy is a lifelong resident of East Boston and known widely for giving back to the community. Some of the titles Mangini holds include General Chairman of the Columbus Day Parade for the last 25 years, member of the East Boston Kiwanis since 1994, the East Boston Pride Day Committee, the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club, the East Boston YMCA, and the Bay State Chapter of Freedoms Foundation. Buddy is President of the Holy Name Society of the Sacred Heart Parish in East Boston, member of the Semper Avanti Lodge of the Sons of Italy, and Financial Secretary for the Saint Francis Council Knights of Columbus.
- 1 participant
- 15 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
28 Jan 2017
Mayor Walsh and the Boston City Council proclaimed Saturday January 28, 2017 United South End Settlement Day in the city of Boston as they celebrated its 125th anniversary.
- 6 participants
- 16 minutes
20 Dec 2016
At the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Mayor Walsh gives welcoming remarks to the ArchitectureBoston Expo.
- 8 participants
- 53 minutes
14 Dec 2016
Mayor Walsh joins Nova Scotia Premier, Stephen McNeil, Halifax Mayor, Mike Savage and Boston Parks and Recreation Commissioner Chris Cook, at Massachusetts General Hospital to mark the 99th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion and to unveil a campaign for the 100th anniversary titled "100 years, 100 stories." For more than 40 years Nova Scotia has given a Christmas tree to the people of Boston in gratitude for the city's assistance and support following the Halifax Explosion in 1917.
- 4 participants
- 21 minutes
8 Dec 2016
Mayor Walsh lights up City Hall Plaza alongside Chief of Operations Patrick Brophy, showing off the new lighting system the City of Boston will use to highlight and celebrate special occasions.
- 3 participants
- 16 minutes
6 Dec 2016
Mayor Walsh, Governor Baker and Speaker of the House DeLeo attend the Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries' Thanks-for-Giving Dinner.
- 8 participants
- 20 minutes
1 Dec 2016
Local residents enjoyed holiday music as Mayor Walsh and Santa Claus flipped the switch and lit the annual Christmas tree in Copley Square.
- 13 participants
- 38 minutes
19 Oct 2016
Mayor Walsh introduces a panel of experts at the Boston Book Festival opening held at the Old South Church in Back Bay. The panelists share their thoughts on the "Industries of the Future."
For the full video please visit: https://youtu.be/Q9giGcq5BXA
For the full video please visit: https://youtu.be/Q9giGcq5BXA
- 3 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
5 Jul 2016
Celebrate the 4th of July with Mayor Walsh and former Mayor Raymond L. Flynn as they kick off the festivities on City Hall Plaza, parade to the Old State House for a reading of the Declaration of Independence, and commemorate 240 years of America at Faneuil Hall.
For the full video, please visit: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=17691
For the full video, please visit: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=17691
- 4 participants
- 2 minutes
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
1 Apr 2015
The Boston 2024 team answers public questions regarding the 2024 Summer Olympic Bid at the Harvard Business School on March 31, 2015. To view the full event: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=15981
- 4 participants
- 1 minute
25 Feb 2015
Boston 2024 and Mayor Walsh answer public questions, regarding the 2024 Summer Olympic Bid. From the Condon Elementary School in South Boston. Full video at: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=15924
- 4 participants
- 1 minute
7 Jul 2014
Mayor Walsh hosts the City of Boston's July 4th Independence Day ceremony.
- 4 participants
- 1 minute
21 May 2014
Mayor Walsh dedicates the offspring of the Survivor Tree of the September 11th attacks to the victims of September 11th and the Boston Marathon bombing.
Watch the full event: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=5562
Watch the full event: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=5562
- 3 participants
- 1 minute
13 Feb 2014
Mayor Walsh delivers opening remarks at the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council Annual Meeting.
Watch the full event: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=3440
Watch the full event: http://www.cityofboston.gov/cable/video_library.asp?id=3440
- 1 participant
- 1 minute
