23rd North End Family Pride Day Attracts a Large Neighborhood Crowd to Langone Park [Photos]
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North End Family Pride Day brought out families, residents, businesses and elected officials for full day of activities, including the Johnny Paolo Memorial Bocce Tournament, the Nazzaro Center Kids Talent Show, music by Crosstown, Street Magic and lots of tables by community groups. The annual event was held in memory of Robert “Bobby D” Decristoforo at Langone Park and sponsored by NStar, North End Against Drugs (NEAD) and the Nazzaro Center. See the full rundown of events and sponsors on the poster.
Now she wants her picture taken! Lil poses with Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Mayor Tom Menino, NEAD President John Romano and Bobby Dello Russo, candidate for Clerk of Courts.From the left, Terrance Kennedy (Governor’s Council), State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, Mayor Tom Menino, Linda LoPriore, daughter of Johny Paolo.
From NEAD, Officer Teddy Boyle, Karen D’Amico and Olivia Scimeca (right)
The Grill Team Kept Everyone Well Fed.NEAD President John Romano
The Mayor poses with a group of international students.
Crosstown on Stage
Playing the Bocce Tournament
Mike Fudd announcing the bocce tourney.Manning the Suffolk County Sheriff’s TableThe Healthiest People at the EventLil and her Grandson
Serious Painting
Always a crowd around the magic cards.
State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz gets interviewed by BNN.To Play or To Eat, That is the Question.
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