Saturday, April 15 marks ten years since two brothers set off homemade explosive devices by the Boston Marathon finish line, killing three people and injuring hundreds.In that moment, Boston and the surrounding region were forever changed.While there was nothing they could do to reverse the events of that heartbreaking day, the Red Sox immediately took it upon themselves to heal the city in the ways they could: philanthropy and baseball.They’ll continue both this weekend, when they return home to Fenway Park for a four-game series with the Los Angeles Angels that begins Friday night.But of course, this quartet of contests will be so much bigger than baseball.The schedule is jam-packed with events, ceremonies, and special guests.Stock up on tissues and waterproof makeup now.Here’s the schedule and everything you need to know about the weekend’s and Monday’s events: Friday, April 14 9 AM: The Red Sox and JetBlue Park have teamed up to donate over 40,000 Red Sox City Connect baseball hats to 104 Boston public elementary and middle schools’ students and staff.

Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez, team president & CEO Sam Kennedy, and Red Sox partner and foundation board member, Linda Henry, will join Mayor Michelle Wu at James F.Condon School in South Boston to kick off the annual donation, which began in 2017.The City Connect line, which the Red Sox debuted in 2021, honors the Boston Marathon’s iconic yellow and blue color-way.7:10 PM – Play ball.

The Red Sox will wear their City Connect uniforms.(RHP Tanner Houck vs.LHP Patrick Sandoval) Saturday, April 15 Saturday is the anniversary of the bombing.

It’s also Jackie Robinson Day around Major League Baseball, commemorating the 76th anniversary of Robinson breaking the color barrier.The Red Sox and every other team will wear the customary No.42 jerseys.

2:30 PM – A One Boston Day marker and new commemorative finish line will be unveiled on Boylston Street.Members of the 2013 team will be in attendance for the unveiling and ringing of the bells, along with first responders, local running groups, and city and state officials.

3:30 PM – Fans attending Saturday’s game are asked to be in their seats by 3:30 PM for the special pre-game ceremonies, which will focus on One Boston Day and Jackie Robinson Day.4:10 PM – Play ball.(RHP Nick Pivetta vs.LHP Tyler Anderson) Sunday, April 16 1 PM – The 2013 championship team will reunite during pre-game ceremonies, and Zac Brown Band will perform the National Anthem.

1:35 PM – Play ball.The squad will don their City Connect jerseys again.(RHP Garrett Whitlock vs.LHP Reid Detmers) Monday, April 17 (Marathon Monday) The 127th Boston Marathon will feature one of the city’s greatest heroes.David Ortiz, who took it upon himself to uplift the city with his words and his bat in 2013, is this year’s Grand Marshal.On Monday morning, he’ll lead 30,000 registered Marathon runners from start to finish.“Ortiz embodied the strength and resilient spirit of Boston both on and off the playing field throughout his career,” read the Boston Athletic Association’s announcement.World Series champions Brock Holt (2018) and Ryan Dempster (2013) are running this year.

On a baseball-related note, Shohei Ohtani will pitch at Fenway for the only time this year.10:45 AM – Fans should be in their seats by this time for pre-game ceremonies.They can also collect a free ‘Boston Strong’ t-shirt.The team will be wearing their most special home whites: the ones that say ‘Boston’ on the front, which they wore for their first game back at Fenway, on April 20, 2013 .11:05 AM – Play ball.Forever Strong.(TBD vs.RHP Shohei Ohtani).