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
One Night Only – Friday, December 4th, 2009, Take a Trip Back in Time to Old Italy and Lower Prices at The 3rd Annual Buon Natale Holiday Stroll In Boston’s North End
For one night only, on Friday, December 4th, slow down, shun the holiday rush, and come back to a time when shopping was as much a part of the festivities as opening gifts. Begin a holiday tradition leisurely shopping and dining in Boston’s historic, Italian North End at the 3rd Annual Buon Natale Holiday Stroll. From 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. participating North End boutiques, galleries, and studios are offering significant sales and discounts for Stroll shoppers only.
Plan a romantic evening with your sweetheart or a festive night out with friends enjoying the sights and sounds of the season. Santa will make an appearance at The Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel which is offering a special room rate for Holiday Strollers who want to stay in Boston for the evening. Validated parking for the Parcel 7 Garage also will be available at selected locations.
In 1917, the Prince Macaroni Company expanded their business in Boston’s North End from Prince Street to Atlantic Avenue. Ever since, 63 Atlantic Avenue has been called The Prince Building. In 1974, it became the the first condominium conversion on the waterfront attracting an involved group of residents from all walks of life, including several Read More…
The North End Beautification Committee held a special tree lighting event at the beautiful Christmas tree on the corner of Hanover and Cross Streets. This is the second year that the NEBC has funded the tree and streetlight pole wreathes in the North End. Santa arrived in a horse-drawn carriage to the delight of many Read More…
