Photo Gallery: North End Family Pride Day Festival
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The 27th Annual North End Family Pride Day was a big success on Saturday, September 17th. Originally scheduled in August, the fun festival had to be postponed due to rain. Dozens of local families came out for a terrific day of performances and activities. On stage were Crosstown, Street Magic, NEMPAC students and DJ Stevie. There was a free BBQ with face painting, magic, petting zoo, balloon making, arts & crafts, the RCN Ice Cream truck and tables by Boston Public Market, NEW Health, Museum of Science and the MWRA.
Eliot School Prinicipal & NEAD Supporter Traci Walker Griffith & NEAD Board Member Maria Lanza
Pony Rides
Street magic Entertaining the Crowd
Mikey Fud watching over the Bocce Tourney
DJ Stevie Ray
This pair beats a full house: NEAD Board members Olivia Scimeca & Karen D’Amico
Balloon Lady with 2 of our North End Teen celebrities
Magician Extraordinaire – Johnny Graffeo
MassDOT E-Z Pass Van
Wilmington Selectman Kevin Caira, Senator Joe Boncore, Cheryl Caira and NEAD President John Romano
JR’s Parents: Frank & Mary Romano
New Sheriff in Town – John Pregmon watching over the festivities
RCN Ice Cream Truck & Staff
Young North Enders enjoying the day
Teen workers cleaning up!
NEAD Board Member & NEWNC President John Pregmon
The BBQ with Guarino Vilar
Young John D’Amico
Patricia Romano & Ralph Indrisano at the Crafts Table
Thanks to North End Branch Librarian Jennifer Hawes, photos from many years of North End Against Drugs’ Annual North End Family Pride Week events are available for viewing at the library. Over 1,100 photos from 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2016, 2017, & 2018 are at the library. Just ask at the front desk, Read More…
The 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament originally scheduled this past August has been rescheduled and re-named the North End Basketball Bonanza and will be playing in the Nazzaro Center on Friday, November 18 from 6-10pm. Sponsored by North End Against Drugs (NEAD) and State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, the tournament will feature a variety of basketball Read More…
John Romano is stepping down as President of North End Against Drugs (NEAD), an organization he helped start 23 years ago. Known around the North End simply as “JR,” he has decided to spend more time with his family and other community interests. A native North Ender, Romano has established a strong record of leadership Read More…
