International Overdose Awareness Day - Flag Planting and Ceremony

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International Overdose Awareness Day is a visual tribute to honor those we have lost, and a day where community, families, allies, and providers come together in support and remembrance.

If you are interested in helping to plant flags, please fill out this form: 2026 IOAD Flag Planting Volunteer Sign-up.

Flag Planting and Ceremony

7:30 AM: Volunteers arrive at Liberty Mall and are assigned a task. Flag planting begins.

9:00 AM: Public officials arrive for remarks and moment of silence. Flag planting will pause for remarks.

We will resume planting flags until the display is complete, likely around midday.

  • You are encouraged to wear purple (either your shirt from last year’s event, another purple shirt or your own IOAD shirt)
  • Water, snacks, and resources will be available.
  • If you plan to use public transportation, check the MBTA website Closest T-stop: Park Street
  • You are invited to stay as little or as long as you’d like
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