Students and Families Line Up Outside Harvard Yard for 2025 Commencement

Under cloudy skies and light drizzle, early risers have already begun lining up outside Harvard Yard for today’s ceremonies despite the soggy conditions.

Custodial staff worked through the early morning hours to wipe down chairs and tables, clearing away standing water left behind by the overnight showers. But persistent overcast hasn’t deterred attendees from arriving early to secure prime seats in Tercentenary Theatre.

—Staff writer Dhruv T. Patel can be reached at dhruv.patel@thecrimson.com. Follow him on X @dhruvtkpatel.

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