Closing Ceremonies

With just days until the big day, some people have been wondering about closing ceremonies.  Last year I was greeted by my amazing husband, mom, aunt Nancy, mother-in-law and friend.  It was wonderful to see so many wonderful familiar smiling faces after that last day.  One of my favorite parts?

They brought me a chair!  Check out the details below for this year's closing ceremonies.  

Closing Ceremony

After three days and 60 miles, participants will take a final and incredibly emotional victory walk into the Closing Ceremony. Friends, family and supporters should arrive at the Closing Ceremony site at least one hour early to get the best view of the program. We encourage you to carpool or take public transportation. Not only is it better for the planet, but it will help lessen traffic congestion for everyone.

All walkers and crew members should remain in the Participant Holding Area where they will receive a victory shirt, cheer on fellow walkers and crew members and celebrate one last time together before their dramatic victory walk. The Participant Holding Area is CLOSED to spectators. If you wish to meet with a participant before the Ceremony begins, please have them meet you at the Closing Ceremony site. All participants must return to the Holding Area no later than 4:00 p.m. in order to join the victory walk.

Don't forget to continue the spirit of kindness we'll be building on the 3-Day throughout and beyond the Closing Ceremony!

Sunday, July 24

4:30 p.m.

University of Massachusetts 

100 William T. Morrissey Boulevard  

Dorchester, MA 02125

Public Transportation:

UMass Boston is located less than a mile from the MBTA’s JFK/UMass Station, which serves both the Red Line (subway) and the Old Colony Line (commuter rail). The University runs a regular, free shuttle bus service between the JFK/UMass stop and the campus. The trip normally takes less than ten minutes. Route 2 Bus runs Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. every 20 minutes. 

Parking:

University of Massachusetts is located off of I-93. Parking will be available, at no charge, on the University of Massachusetts Campus.