Today, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced that Boston is one of the five cities selected to move forward in the selection process to host the Democratic National Convention in 2028.

“We are grateful to advance to this next round of consideration and look forward to working with the DNC, our many partners, and the greater community to demonstrate how Boston is a world-class city and the right choice to host the Democratic National Convention in 2028,” said Steve Kerrigan, President of Boston 2028. “Boston 2028 is grateful for the leadership of Governor Maura Healey, Mayor Michelle Wu and our Democratic leaders across the Commonwealth. They have been instrumental in getting us to this point in the process. We are excited about the potential of hosting this major event in Boston, which would be a moment of great civic pride and could bring as much as $400 million of economic benefit to our Commonwealth.”

“Boston is proof that we can build the democracy our founders fought for, and we’re excited to advance in the process to host the people and party dedicated to defending it,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “We look forward to welcoming the nation to the city where it all began as we chart the course for our future.”

“We are thrilled that Boston has been advanced to the next round of selection to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention. The story of Boston is the story of America – and there’s no better place to chart the path forward than the birthplace of democracy,” said Governor Maura Healey. “We look forward to showcasing Boston as a world-class city as the DNC makes their final decision.”

“We’re incredibly excited that Boston and TD Garden have been chosen to move forward in the selection process to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention,” said Glen Thornborough, President of TD Garden. “Together, TD Garden, the City of Boston, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts have a proven record of delivering major national events that generate significant economic impact and long-term benefits for the region. Boston set a high standard as host in 2004 at TD Garden, and we are ready to build on that legacy once again.”