North End Holiday Stroll and Tree Event Brings Crowds to Neighborhood Shops [Photos]
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It was a balmy Friday night for the popular North End Holiday Shopping Stroll, now in its 9th year. Shoppers had free reign to explore the trendy boutiques, wine stores, and specialty shops through the neighborhood’s fabled streets. Stores offered holiday refreshments and special discounts as shoppers punched their ‘passport’ cards to win gift baskets.
Kicking off the annual stroll was the lighting of the Cross Street Christmas tree, courtesy of the North End Beautification Committee. Hot chocolate was provided by Caffe Paradiso with caroling and NEMPAC musical performers.
From Shake the Tree, (L-R) Isabel, Marian and NiraCaroling on Cross StreetTara, Natalie and Matt at CocoanutsFrom the NE Beautification Committee, Alison and Patrica with Rep. Aaron Michlewitz and Kathy Carangelo from Sal LaMattina’s officeFriends on the stroll with Kerri from The Wine BottegaSt. John School Holiday Bake Sale on Cross StreetCaroling on Prince StreetStrolling isn’t just for humans – Ashley and her dog BeifineyNatalie, Bryn, Angela and Alison at TwilightBobby at Polcari’s CoffeeJeanette and Candace at Cantaldo InteriorsVictor and Ben play holiday tunes at the tree eventJulie and Faith browsing at the holiday strollSandy and Johanna at Lulu’s Sweet ShoppeCarolers add holiday spirit to the strollRobyn and Val at SedurreFriends of Christopher Columbus Park pose with Santa in front of the Cross Street treeJoe, Gera and Ken at Sol OpticsLuke and Elena at the Fleet Street GuildPhilip, Kelly and newborn Olivia with Santa ClausElaine and Gina at Heart & SoleBoys serve hot chocolate from Caffe Paradiso(L-R) Carlotta, Wendy and Mike at EnsembleKids pose with SantaLooking at you with (L-R) Emma, Jessen and Emily at Salmagundi
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