National Night Out 2013 on the Prado Focuses on Community & Public Safety [Photos]
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The annual North End National Night Out was held Tuesday night on the Prado (Paul Revere Mall) bringing dozens of neighbors and community groups together for the public safety, anti-crime awareness gathering. North End Against Drugs (NEAD) and Boston Police District A-1 invited residents for food, music and activities. Church bells were rung at 8pm coincident with other neighborhoods around the country. The event was also part of NEAD’s North End Family Pride Week that runs through Sunday, August 11, 2013.
The traditional candle ceremony was held around the Prado fountain with some smoky dry-ice effects adding to the scene. This is the city equivalent of putting on your front light; something that they do in the suburbs on National Night Out. Enjoy these photos from the event.
Community Leaders from NEAD, NEMPAC, Boston Police, Boston Foundation and City Hall
Candle Ceremony at the Prado Fountain
K-9 Boston Police Demonstration
Dry Ice provides effect on the Prado fountain
The Eliot School Crew
Scott and Damien from the US Coast Guard at National NIght Out
Patricia Romano leads a craft project at National NIght Out
Neighbors set candles into the Prado Fountain
Sgt Lema sings while kids play on the Prado
Mayoral Candidate Dan Conley with Michelle, Anne and Rosemary
Rep Michlewitz and John Romano
BPD K-9 searching for the contraband
The girls at National Night Out on the Prado
Teens at National Night Out
RUFF at National Night Out on the Prado
Marianne and Mary from NEW Health
Michelle with MassDOT RMV
Grace and Stephen Passacantilli
NEAD’s John Romano, Karen D’Amico and George Hadaya
DJ Sal Bartolo Spinning the Tunes
School Buddies, Nicole Leo and City Councilor at Large candidate Jack Kelly
In addition to taking photos at the North End Family Pride Day, I recorded some video clips. Here they are in the above compilation. At the time I did the recording, the Johnny Paolo bocce tournament was in full swing, Crosstown and Street Magic were singing, and the petting zoo was packed. Take a look!
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