Why are daffodils everywhere on Boston Marathon weekend? Here’s how the yellow flowers became symbol of hope, remembrance in Boston

Why are daffodils everywhere on Boston Marathon weekend? Here’s how the yellow flowers became symbol of hope, remembrance in Boston

Yellow blooms of daffodils can be spotted across the city during marathon weekend in Boston: in the soil leading to the Back Bay Fens, in a pot on someone’s front porch or planted along the Boston Marathon route, accompanied by stickers that read “Boston Strong Marathon Daffodils.” Leading up to the 129th annual Boston Marathon April 21, stores, restaurants, streets and even office buildings are decorated in blue and yellow, two colors used in t…