ADA35 Boston is an event to honor the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The event will begin with a flag raising on Boston City Hall Plaza, followed by a march along Tremont Street to the Embrace Memorial on Boston Common, where a rally will be held.

Make your voice heard: Disability rights are worth fighting for! Join us on July 23, 2025, on Boston City Hall Plaza. 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 

• 12 p.m.: Flag Raising on City Hall Plaza
• 12:30 p.m.: March and Roll to Boston Common
• 1 p.m.: Rally at the Embrace Monument

Disability Accommodations

ASL and CART will be provided. All locations are wheelchair accessible. An MBTA bus with air conditioning will be available for cooling. Water will be available so bring a bottle for refills. 

Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodations are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact Andrea at disability@boston.gov or call 617-635-3682.

Outreach Toolkit 

Please join us and help us spread the word in your networks using this outreach toolkit. We depend on the community to make this event a success! This toolkit is your resource to get the word out about ADA 35 Boston!

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I take the MBTA there?

• To get to City Hall Plaza for the start of the event we recommend you get off at Government Center if you are using the Green or Blue Line. If you will be using the Orange Line we recommend you get off at Haymarket. If you are taking the Red Line we suggest you get off at Park take the Green Line to Government Center.
• If you are taking the Red Line, the closest MBTA station to the Embrace Monument is Park Street Station. Park Street Station is also the closest accessible station for Green Line riders. The Green Line also stops at Boylston Street which is a slightly shorter walking distance to the Embrace, but Boylston Street station does not have an elevator. If you are taking the Orange Line we suggest you get off at Downtown Crossing. If you are taking the Blue Line we suggest you get off at Government Center then take the Green Line to Park Street Station. 

Where can The RIDE, and other vehicles, drop me off at City Hall Plaza?

• 5 Congress St. Boston MA 02201 is a designated pick up and drop off zone at City Hall Plaza.

Where can I park? 

Public on street parking in the area is extremely limited. You can find on-street accessible parking spaces for the community on this map. Information on some of the closest parking garages, including approximate costs, can be found below.  

• Government Center Garage (125 Bowker St.) – ~0.1 mile away from City Hall Plaza (cheaper rates with online pre-reservation).
• Center Plaza Garage (75 Somerset St.) – ~0.2 mile away from City Hall Plaza (cheaper rates with online pre-reservation)
• Haymarket Center Garage (98 Sudbury St)

How long is the march?

• The distance between City Hall Plaza and the Embrace Monument is approximately 0.5 miles, or approximately 2500-2700 feet.

Will there be assistance for folks on the march?

• The march will have volunteers to help with wayfinding and other volunteer tasks typically needed during large group events. Cooling packs will be distributed. Requipment will be providing a few transport wheelchairs and rollators. They request that you contact them in advance if you intend to use one, so they can plan. Please note that ADA 35 organizers are not able to provide individual support such as personal guides, devices, or care assistance.

Paul Revere wrote this letter to his wife, Rachel, during the Siege of Boston in the Spring of 1775 while he was stuck outside of Boston and she and the children were stuck inside. View the original and read the (typed!) transcription of Paul’s letter to Rachel and the transcription of her response back to him.