After Santa landed his helicopter at Columbus Park, it was time for the 48th North End Christmas Parade. Hundreds watched the Christmas Parade wind through the neighborhood streets. Two marching bands played holiday music while costumed characters took pictures with the kids. Of course, it’s not a parade without antique cars and fire trucks. The parade is dedicated in memory of James “Jimmy” Pallotta and sponsored by the North End Athletic Association in association with the Taste of the North End, Nazzaro Center, North End Against Drugs and Mayor’s Office of Tourism and Special Events. Buon Natale!
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The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park organized a terrific day of kid-oriented events at the park attended by over 500 neighbors from the North End and Waterfront area. The celebration was held on Monday, October 11, 2010. Click to see dozens of pictures from the celebration in the photo gallery. The day started with a Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department hosted the 9th annual lighting of the trellis this week, featuring music by the North End Music and Performing Arts Center Children’s Choir, Jeremy Sarzana on guitar and Ray Cavicchio on the accordion. The 260 feet of trellis are bathed in blue Read More…
The lawn at Christopher Columbus Park was filled with opera lovers on Sunday afternoon enjoying performance of Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte presented by the North End Music and Performing Arts Center. The free public outreach event came following two nights at Faneuil Hall where the opera was fully staged in the Grand Hall. The opera was Read More…
2 Replies to “48th Annual North End Christmas Parade [Photos]”
although Paul Cuccinatti put big effort into trying to get North End Marching Band to perform, another year with no invite for the Band that chose the neigborhood name to march under
SHAME 20 years and counting.
Mano
Mano I know of you probably ofc know my dad but every year marching and seeing your band is amazing and respectable #1 other than Roma. It is odd the Christmas one hasn’t invited the band, they always play well, will miss Eric. 20 years is a long time and more to come.
although Paul Cuccinatti put big effort into trying to get North End Marching Band to perform, another year with no invite for the Band that chose the neigborhood name to march under
SHAME 20 years and counting.
Mano
Mano I know of you probably ofc know my dad but every year marching and seeing your band is amazing and respectable #1 other than Roma. It is odd the Christmas one hasn’t invited the band, they always play well, will miss Eric. 20 years is a long time and more to come.