Boston’s most popular waterfowl were returned to the Public Garden lagoon during the 30th Annual Return of the Swans hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department on May 2. After wintering at the Franklin Park Zoo, Romeo and Juliet were returned to the lagoon following a parade that began at the Beacon and Charles Street corner of the park with a reading of “Make Way for Ducklings” hosted by the Boston Park Rangers.
Boston Chief of Environment, Energy, and Open Space Austin Blackmon (center) opens the carts allowing Romeo and Juliet access to their summer home in the Public Garden.
Romeo and Juliet settle right into their summer home after being released during the 30th Annual Return of the Swans hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department on May 2.
