Thirty-three years ago, in July of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law, enshrining and protecting the rights of people with disabilities throughout the country. The ADA has improved the lives of people with disabilities immensely, and that is worth celebrating!

You are enthusiastically invited to join us for The Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities annual ADA Day Celebration on Boston City Hall Plaza! Come to celebrate and honor the rights of people with disabilities. There will be a speaking program with City officials, a disability resource fair, food, music, and free t-shirts (while supplies last — so get there early!)

Interpretation and translation services are available at no cost to you. The event will be wheelchair accessible, and. ASL and CART have been requested. To request additional accommodations or spoken language interpretation, please contact us at: disability@boston.gov

Registration is optional, but please let us know you plan to attend if you would like!

Want to give back to your community, but not sure where to start? Join SPARK Boston for SPARK Action: a Volunteer Leadership Fair designed to help young professionals find their next great volunteering adventure. Non-profit organizations, civic associations, and other volunteer programs seeking Gen Z and Millennial volunteers will be tabling on City Hall Plaza for the chance to work with you! Come by for giveaways, engagement opportunities, and a whole bunch of civic fun.

Polish Fest Boston is a celebration of the rich culture, traditions, and contributions of Boston’s Polish-American community.  Guests will enjoy delicious food, lively music, cultural experience and the warm hospitality of the Polish-American community and its neighbors. 

Polish Fest Boston takes place in and around the Polish American Citizens Club. The Club began in 1924 when a group of Polish World War I veterans invested their savings and purchased an old shoe factory where they formed the Young Polish Men’s Club. In the late 1930’s, the founders and members of Boston’s Polish immigrant and Polish-American community came together to raise money, design, and build a new building.

As a part of the Civic Power Pledge, we’re encouraging kids and families to take civic action during February Break with fun and youth-oriented activities. Check out our Civic Scavenger Hunt and join us in Harambee Park at the end of the week to celebrate with food, games, and giveaways! This event is FREE and open to the public. 

6 p.m. | Tree Lighting Ceremony

• Performances by Boston Children's Chorus and Berklee's Grooversity
• Refreshments from Tasty Burger
• Cider and cocoa
• Meet and greet with Red Sox mascots, Wally and Tessie

6:45 p.m. | Luminary Walk

7 - 9 p.m. | Community Skate at The Rink at 401 Park