VOL 27 ISSUE 10, March 9, 2026
The Democratic National Committee announced last week that Boston is one of five cities moving forward in the selection process to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention, an event that could bring as much as $400 million in economic benefit to the city.
If selected, the convention would be held at the company-owned TD Garden, which hosted the Democratic National Convention in 2004.
“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 and executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Boston Bruins. “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.”
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Democratic leaders across the state have been instrumental in advancing the city’s bid to host the event.
“We are thrilled that Boston has 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,” Healey said.
“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,” Wu said. “We look forward to welcoming the nation to the city where it all began as we chart the course for our future.”