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Photos: North End Stop for Christmas Trolley Tour & Tree Lighting on Paul Revere Mall

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Mayor Tom Menino introduced Santa and the lighting of the tree to a crowd of kids who had gathered for the appearance. The trolley tour featured a host of singers, costumed characters and treats with guns of confetti.

St. John School’s children’s choir also entertained the crowd while attendees munched on food courtesy of Mike’s Pastry.

 

Photos from the December 3, 2011 stop of the Christmas Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting at the Prado – Paul Revere Mall in the North End. NEMPAC also ran a craft market and bake sale with their famous bell ringing and interactive instrument zoo.

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