On Saturday, Feb. 29, thousands of supporters traveled from near and far to the Boston Common to rally for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders. Musician Béla Fleck performed and Massachusetts State Rep. Nika Elugardo was there to introduce Sanders to the large crowd. Here are 23 photos from the local stop on the campaign trail.

Supporters listen and hold up their phones as Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders addresses the crowd. —(Mary Schwalm / AP Photo)

A supporter of Bernie Sanders came dressed in a shirt plastered with the senator’s face. —(Mary Schwalm / AP Photo)

A sea of signs surrounds the Democratic presidential candidate. —(Mary Schwalm / AP Photo)

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders talked passionately with hand gestures during a rally on Boston Common, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Boston. —(Mary Schwalm / AP Photo)

Sen. Bernie Sanders’ slogan for 2020 is: “Not me. Us.” —(Mary Schwalm / AP Photo)

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders’ silhouette sticks out among blue and white signs of support. —(Mary Schwalm / AP Photo)

Thousands gathered to hear the 78-year-old speak in Boston. —(Mary Schwalm / AP Photo)

A woman sits in a tree holding a sign that reads “Teachers for Bernie!” —(Mary Schwalm / AP Photo)

Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., enter the event space for a campaign rally on Boston Common. —(Mary Schwalm / AP Photo)

A supporter of Bernie Sanders holds up a doll in between signs during a campaign rally on Boston Common, Saturday, Feb. 29. —(Mary Schwalm / AP Photo)

The event filled up the space on Boston Common pretty quickly as onlookers flocked. —(Mary Schwalm / AP Photo)

Musician and 15-time Grammy Award winner Béla Fleck performs before Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., campaigns during a rally on Boston Common, Saturday. —(Mary Schwalm / AP Photo)

A sea of beanies were visible in front of Sen. Bernie Sanders at his Feb 29, rally, as temps were in the 30s. —(Mary Schwalm / AP Photo)

Photographers gathered together to get a close-up shot of the hopeful Democratic presidential candidate. —(Mary Schwalm / AP Photo)

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders smiles as he is introduced during a campaign rally on Boston Common. —(Mary Schwalm / AP Photo)

Bernie Sanders eyes the crowd. —(Mary Schwalm / AP Photo)

Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., wave signs and cheer during a rally on Boston Common, Saturday, Feb. 29. —(Mary Schwalm / AP Photo)

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., waves as he takes the stage to campaign during a rally on Boston Common. —(Mary Schwalm / AP Photo)

Many people held up signs as the senator was speaking. —(Mary Schwalm / AP Photo)

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders hugs Massachusetts State Rep. Nika Elugardo after she introduced him during a rally on Boston Common. —(Mary Schwalm / AP Photo)

A supporter wears a face mask as she arrives for a rally on Boston Common for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, in Boston. —(Mary Schwalm / AP Photo)

A face-mask adorning supporter passes by others who are handing out signs, about to enter the crowd. —(Mary Schwalm / AP Photo)