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Santa Arrives by Helicopter at Columbus Park for Christmas Parade

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The 48th Annual North End Christmas Parade is scheduled for Sunday, December 15, starting at 1:00 p.m. when Santa Claus arrives by helicopter. Due to the construction at the Puopolo ball fields, the helicopter will land at Christopher Columbus Park. Please note the change in location for the helicopter landing at Columbus Park! Following the helicopter landing, the parade will follow starting on Commercial Street near the Coast Guard station.

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