Boston's annual "Love Your Block" neighborhood cleanup initiative will return this spring, with local events scheduled for Saturday, May 2, including sites in the South End.

Organized by the city's Office of Civic Organizing, the program invites residents, community groups and volunteers to take part in neighborhood cleanups aimed at improving streets, parks and public spaces.

Participants can either join an existing cleanup site or organize their own. City officials encourage groups to register early, as supplies and support are distributed on a rolling basis. Cleanup tools will be available for pickup at designated neighborhood locations on the morning of the event and must be returned later that day.

The initiative, formerly known as Boston Shines, has grown into a citywide effort drawing thousands of volunteers each year. In 2025, more than 3,000 participants worked at over 150 cleanup sites across Boston.

Registration for both site organizers and volunteers opened March 10. Individuals and small groups without a designated site can sign up to be matched with a local cleanup.

More information and registration details are available at: boston.gov/love-your-block-2026