2019, As Seen By Boston’s Photographers

Every year, the City of Boston’s photographers see much of which we have to offer as a city, from families moving into their new homes, to annual parades that are beloved traditions, to Boston’s leadership on the world stage.

Below are our photographers’ favorite moments from 2019.

Mayor Walsh delivers his 2019 State of the City address at Symphony Hall. (Mayor’s Office Photo by Jeremiah Robinson — January 15, 2019)

The City of Boston celebrates the New England Patriots Super Bowl LIII victory over the Los Angeles Rams. (Mayor’s Office Photo by Isabel Leon — February 5, 2019)

Joined together in thought at the Pre-K to 2nd Grade Art Exhibition by the Higginson Elementary School. (Mayor’s Office Photo by Isabel Leon — April 12, 2019)

Marine veteran Micah Herndon of Ohio crawled down Boylston Street towards the finish line of the 2019 Boston Marathon. (Mayor’s Office Photo by Jeremiah Robinson — April 15, 2019)

Mayor Walsh attends the BTEA for Recovery Week 150-Second Stand-Down, representing the 150 opioid-related deaths per 100,000 construction workers annually. (Mayor’s Office Photo by John Wilcox — May 3, 2019)

Scenes from the 2019 Boston Pride Parade. (Mayor’s Office Photo by Jeremiah Robinson — June 8, 2019)

The Richard family celebrates the opening of Martin’s Park, honoring the youngest victim of the Boston Marathon bombings. (Mayor’s Office Photo by John Wilcox — June 15, 2019)

Scenes from the Scoops N’ Hoops Family Fun Day at Walker Playground in Mattapan. (Mayor’s Office Photo by John Wilcox — July 20, 2019)

The Boston Police Department celebrates National Night Out with residents in Roslindale. (Mayor’s Office Photo by Isabel Leon — August 5, 2019)

Mayor Walsh joins the families and friends of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing to light the newly-completed markers. Three stone pillars and four light spires commemorate the spots where three people lost their lives and hundreds were injured. (Mayor’s Office Photo by Isabel Leon — August 19, 2019)

Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius welcomes kids to the first day of kindergarten. (Mayor’s Office Photo by Jeremiah Robinson — September 6, 2019)

Mayor Walsh joins the Institute of Contemporary Art’s Teen Arts Council for an early showing of Yayoi Kusama’s “LOVE IS CALLING” installation at the ICA. (Mayor’s Office Photo by Jeremiah Robinson — September 19, 2019)

Mayor Walsh attends the William E. Carter Post 100th Anniversary Gala in Dorchester. (Mayor’s Office Photo by John Wilcox — September 22, 2019)

Scenes from the ribbon cutting ceremony of the reconstructed North Square in the North End. (Mayor’s Office Photo by Isabel Leon — September 23, 2019)

Scenes from the football field dedication to the late Garreth Kinkead, a Mattapan community activist. (Mayor’s Office Photo by John Wilcox — September 29, 2019)

Mayor Walsh plays hockey with children at the 4th Annual Roslindale Fall Fest. (Mayor’s Office Photo by Isabel Leon — September 29, 2019)

Mayor Walsh visits the BCYF Golden Age Senior Center in Charlestown. (Mayor’s Office Photo by John Wilcox — September 30, 2019)

Mayor Walsh and mayors from Massachusetts rally in support of the ROE Act, a legislation that will ensure abortion remains not only safe and legal, but accessible and affordable for all Massachusetts residents. (Mayor’s Office Photo by Isabel Leon — October 1, 2019)

Mayor Walsh speaks to a young resident during the ribbon cutting ceremony for Jamaica Mi Hungry restaurant in Jamaica Plain. (Mayor’s Office Photo by John Wilcox — October 3, 2019)

Students celebrate the opening of the Sumner Elementary School playground in Roslindale, a $1 million playground for Boston’s students. (Mayor’s Office Photo by John Wilcox — October 3, 2019)

Mayor Walsh takes questions from children, who want to know more about the Child Care Entrepreneur Fund Pilot program launched at Inquilinos Boricuas en Accion in the South End. The program offers support to owners of childcare businesses in Boston. (Mayor’s Office Photo by John Wilcox — October 17, 2019)

Mayor Walsh tours Long Island with elected officials and shares his vision of a recovery campus. (Mayor’s Office Photo by John Wilcox — October 22, 2019)

Mayor Walsh and Irene, 103, attend the Age Strong Commission’s launch of their public awareness campaign which seeks to combat ageism. (Mayor’s Office Photo by Isabel Leon — October 23, 2019)

Elmo and Belle stop by the Mayor’s Office during the City Hall Day Care Halloween Parade. (Mayor’s Office Photo by John Wilcox — October 31, 2019)

The City of Boston hosts a Dia de Muertos Celebration in Copley Square. (Mayor’s Office Photo by John Wilcox — November 2, 2019)

Mayor Walsh speaks with second-grader Jahkai Martin while visiting the Higginson Elementary School in Roxbury. (Mayor’s Office Photo by Jeremiah Robinson — November 5, 2019).

Mayor Walsh attends the Boston Fire Department’s Promotional Ceremony at Florian Hall. Deanna McDevitt is the first female District Fire Chief on the BFD. (Mayor’s Office Photo by John Wilcox — November 21, 2019)

TJ Fields shares his story with Mayor Walsh and Chief of Housing Sheila Dillon at the Thanksgiving celebrations of Pine Street Inn (PSI). TJ has been a client of PSI since 2012 and was recently given keys to his own apartment through a partnership with the City of Boston. (Mayor’s Office Photo by Jeremiah Robinson — November 28, 2019)

Mayor Walsh and special guest Dolly Parton attend the 78th annual Boston Common Tree Lighting. (Mayor’s Office Photo by Jeremiah Robinson — December 5, 2019)

Mayor Walsh surprises Lou Pasquale, a WWII U.S. Army veteran, with a Square in Dorchester named in his honor. (Mayor’s Office Photo by Isabel Leon — December 8, 2019)

Mayor Walsh joins NAACP leadership, as well as state and community leaders, to announce the 2020 NAACP Convention will be held in Boston. (Mayor’s Office Photo by Jeremiah Robinson — December 12, 2019)

Mayor Walsh visits the new home of TJ Fields in the South End. TJ has been a client of Pine Street Inn since 2012 and was given keys to his own apartment through a partnership with the City of Boston. (Mayor’s Office Photo by Jeremiah Robinson — December 23, 2019)

All photos credit to City of Boston.

City photographers: Isabel Leon, Jeremiah Robinson, and John Wilcox.