Politics

23 photos from Saturday’s Bernie Sanders rally on Boston Common

Supporters came from near and far to see him.

March 1, 2020

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On Saturday, Feb. 29, thousands of supporters traveled from near and far to the Boston Common to rally for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders. Musician Béla Fleck performed and Massachusetts State Rep. Nika Elugardo was there to introduce Sanders to the large crowd. Here are 23 photos from the local stop on the campaign trail.

Supporters listen and hold up their phones as Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders addresses the crowd.

A supporter of Bernie Sanders came dressed in a shirt plastered with the senator’s face.

A sea of signs surrounds the Democratic presidential candidate.

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders talked passionately with hand gestures during a rally on Boston Common, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Boston.

Sen. Bernie Sanders’ slogan for 2020 is: “Not me. Us.”

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders’ silhouette sticks out among blue and white signs of support.

Thousands gathered to hear the 78-year-old speak in Boston.

A woman sits in a tree holding a sign that reads “Teachers for Bernie!”

Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., enter the event space for a campaign rally on Boston Common.

A supporter of Bernie Sanders holds up a doll in between signs during a campaign rally on Boston Common, Saturday, Feb. 29.

The event filled up the space on Boston Common pretty quickly as onlookers flocked.

Musician and 15-time Grammy Award winner Béla Fleck performs before Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., campaigns during a rally on Boston Common, Saturday.

A sea of beanies were visible in front of Sen. Bernie Sanders at his Feb 29, rally, as temps were in the 30s.

Photographers gathered together to get a close-up shot of the hopeful Democratic presidential candidate.

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders smiles as he is introduced during a campaign rally on Boston Common.

Bernie Sanders eyes the crowd.

Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., wave signs and cheer during a rally on Boston Common, Saturday, Feb. 29.

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., waves as he takes the stage to campaign during a rally on Boston Common.

Many people held up signs as the senator was speaking.

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders hugs Massachusetts State Rep. Nika Elugardo after she introduced him during a rally on Boston Common.

A supporter wears a face mask as she arrives for a rally on Boston Common for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Boston.