The 67th Anniversary of the Italian Republic was celebrated at the annual Festa Nazionale della Repubblica Italiana on June 2, 2013, held outdoors with a “Piazza Italia” at Christopher Columbus Park. The day long festa featured various exhibits, children’s games and Italian treats including gelato from Caffe Paradiso. Earlier in the day, there were some Read More…
This year’s Michael A. Nazzaro Community Service Award was presented to Fernando “Freddy” & Joseph “Peppi” Giangregorio at Friday evening’s reception by the North End Columbus Day Celebration Committee. The Committee recognized Freddy & Peppi for their dedication to our neighborhood, our city, and the Italian American community of Massachusetts. They were owners of the Green Cross Pharmacy for decades Read More…
It was a great day for a parade and the 2011 Columbus Day celebrations in the North End / Waterfront. The morning started with a lineup of family friendly activities put on by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park including puppets, theater, magic and face painting at the park. Mayor Thomas M. Menino led a Read More…
