Boston Marks 13th Anniversary of Marathon Bombings with One Boston Day

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Boston officials, organizations, and residents gathered on Wednesday for One Boston Day ceremonies and volunteer events to commemorate the 13th anniversary of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. The day included a wreath-laying at the bombing site, a moment of silence, and opportunities for the community to come together through service projects and training programs.

Why it matters

The One Boston Day commemoration is an important annual event that honors the victims, survivors, and first responders of the 2013 marathon attacks. It also highlights the resilience and strength of the Boston community in the face of tragedy, and encourages acts of kindness and service to bring the city together.

The details

The One Boston Day events kicked off with a wreath-laying ceremony on Boylston Street at the site of the 2013 bombings. Mayor Michelle Wu, Governor Maura Healey, and families of the victims attended the memorial, which was followed by a tolling of the bell at Old South Church and a moment of silence. The day also included volunteer opportunities such as a Franklin Park cleanup, as well as training sessions like the Stepping Strong Center's Stop the Bleed program.

• The One Boston Day commemoration took place on April 15, 2026, the 13th anniversary of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings.
• The wreath-laying ceremony and moment of silence occurred at 2:49 p.m., the time the bombs went off near the marathon finish line in 2013.

What’s next

The city of Boston will continue to host annual One Boston Day events to commemorate the marathon bombings and promote community service and acts of kindness.