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Swan Boats to Return to Public Garden April 13
This year marks the boats' 137th season.
Although March 20 officially marked the first day of spring, Bostonians may recognize the season's beginning more with an annual ritual – the return of the swan boats to the Public Garden Lagoon. And that's a few weeks away. Mayor Thomas Menino and First Lady Angela Menino will host the first ride of the season on April 13 at 10 a.m. "It’s time to put winter behind us and celebrate the arrival of spring in the Public Garden," Menino said. "Come on down and celebrate the nice weather with a ride on the historic swan boats." The real swans, however, won't return from their winter home at Franklin Park Zoo until much warmer days. Last year, they came back in May. Boston elementary school students will join Menino on April 13 in celebrating …
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