After Santa Claus arrived by special North Pole helicopter (see separate photos), the 41st North End Christmas Parade entertained kids of all ages through the neighborhood streets. Hosted by the Nazzaro Community Center, North End Against Drugs and the Mayor’s Office of Special Events, the parade featured the Saint Alfio’s Band, Boston Fireman’s Band and Read More…
The smiles on children’s faces were the best part of this year’s North End Christmas Parade. It’s been a tradition for 42 years in the neighborhood. More recently, the North End Santa has been making a James Bond-like entrance from a helicopter. After landing his “sleigh” at the ball fields of Puopolo Park, the festivities Read More…
For 46 years, the North End Christmas Parade brings all that is good about the holiday season including a Santa who arrives first class via helicopter. The chilly but sunny weather brought out hundreds to Puopolo Field for Santa’s arrival, followed by the Christmas Parade through the neighborhood streets. Four marching bands played holiday music while costumed characters Read More…
Very nice…thankyou for sharing…you captured the childrens faces beautifully in their awe of Santa….wish you had the original Merry Christmas music….as it was fabulous! Thanks again, Maryann Deveau
Nice video – awesome job capturing the spirit of the Parade, Christmas and the NEAA – who has sponsored this parade for 40 years! Would have been even better with traditional Christmas music as background.
I enjoyed both the tree lighting and parade videos. I felt as if I were there. Hope to see it in person in the future. Happy Holidays.