This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured Saint processions, crime, real estate, and some local history. Read on below to see the most popular articles from the past week. First Feast of San Gennaro in Boston’s North End Features Classy Entertainment and Italian Food (Photos) Italian feast food and entertainment headlined the first annual Feast of Read More…
It is time to make your First Night plans! In the North End/Waterfront area, the biggest event will be the midnight fireworks on Boston Harbor. Christopher Columbus Park is generally the largest gathering point for the fireworks, although almost anywhere on that side of the Harborwalk will have a good view (the barge is already out there sitting in the harbor). The Boston Harbor Association has also arranged for multiple activities: Ring in the New Year on Boston Harbor!
In the North End, Paul Revere House, New England Aquarium, the Improv Asylum and the Fairmont Hotel also have specials highlighted in the brochure. Faneuil Hall is also a designated site for First Night. The Examiner highlights several nightlife spots having special New Year’s Eve events in and around Faneuil Hall. See the website and download the First Night 2010 Program.
Here is the official First Night 2010 information:
First Night 2010 is our 34th celebration of the arts and community in Boston. Since 1976, this signature event has served our great city by attracting audiences from near and far to enjoy and take part in a spectacular festival that inspires creativity as it begins a new year filled with promise.
First Night is proud to present an amazing group of performers and visual artists who truly represent the richness of Boston’s cultural landscape. Our celebration features longtime audience favorites like the interactive FedEx Family Festival, colossal ice sculptures, the Mardi Gras style Metro Grand Procession, the Boston 4 Productions Family Fireworks and the Frank Ward and Cape Dairy Midnight Fireworks, along with new and exciting performances and exhibitions. To enjoy the festivities you just need to purchase a button which are $18 each at any of our button retailers.
The Friends of the North End Library recently presented John Sullivan, proprietor of Prince Postale, with their 2012 Honorary Friend award. John has been a dedicated friend to the library for many years. He has always said “yes” when asked for help whether climbing the flag pole to post the first flag or helping to Read More…
