GALLERY: Fans gather at Copley Square to celebrate the 126th Boston Marathon

April 18, 2022
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by BU News Service
Close-up of the design on the back of the jackets. (Photo by Venette Simon/BU News Service)

By Venette Simon
Boston University News Service

Boston Marathon runners and spectators gathered during the weekend to celebrate the event at the Fan Fest in Copley Square.

BU News Service’s Venette Simon captured scenes of the event.

Scenes from the event:

During the 1972 Women’s Inaugural Field Panel, Kathrine Switzer speaks about the importance of women having the opportunity to run. Switzer was the first woman to register for and run in the Marathon. (Photo by Venette Simon/BU News Service)
Adidas backpacks on display and available for purchase at the booth in Copley Square. (Photo by Venette Simon/BU News Service)
Close-up of the design on the back of the jackets. (Photo by Venette Simon/BU News Service)
People taking pictures and buying Marathon gear in Copley Square. (Photo by Venette Simon/BU News Service)
Small B.A.A ice sculpture placed on Boylston St. (Photo by Venette Simon/BU News Service)
Large B.A.A. ice sculpture placed on Boylston St. (Photo by Venette Simon/BU News Service)
Volunteers at the information stand in Copley Square helping people and answering any questions. (Photo by Venette Simon/BU News Service)
Special edition jackets on display for marathon participants and onlookers. (Photo by Venette Simon/BU News Service)
Newtowne Morris Men perform traditional Morris dances for crowds in Copley Square. (Photo by Venette Simon/BU News Service)
People stopping to take pictures next to the sculptures. (Photo by Venette Simon/BU News Service)
Poland Spring vendors set up a truck for people to refill their water bottles and taste the new flavored waters. (Photo by Venette Simon/BU News Service)

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