One Boston Day marks 10 years since the Boston Marathon bombings with ceremonies and service

BOSTON - Today marks 10 years since the Boston Marathon bombings and the city is commemorating the day with ceremonies and a day of service.

In the morning, local leaders – like Governor Maura Healey and Mayor Michelle Wu – and loved ones of the victims attended a private wreath-laying ceremony at the two sports on Boylston Street where the bombs went off.

"It was incredibly moving to be with the families this morning," said Governor Healy. "This is a significant day, significant weekend for the city of Boston and truly for the state of Massachusetts."

During the afternoon, a ceremony was held at the marathon finish line where the Boston City Singers choir performed "Amazing Grace" and "America the Beautiful" with members of the Boston Pops. Church bells also rang and a special emblem marking 10 years since the bombings was unveiled. 

Spreading love through acts of kindness and service also filled the day. 

Of those working to spread positivity is Project 351, a local non-profit focused on youth-led service. In partnership with The Martin Richard Foundation, 14-year-old Adam Chearis and dozens of other teens took part in a day of service at City Year. 

"Students from all 351 cities and towns joined together in the same spirit and in the same mission of Martin Richard," said Chearis.

They spent the day making kindness blankets for the Pine Street Inn, building care packages for first responders, and planting flowers that were passed out to families impacted by the tragedy. 

"This has been life-changing," said Hoku Paneiro-Langer. "It has just been so eye-opening to be part of the community, to recognize a need, to realize that you can change."

The acts of kindness performed during this year's One Boston Day will have a lasting impact throughout the days and weeks ahead. 

"I think it's just recognizing that each individual person has a power to encourage peace and hope," said Chearis.