The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will celebrate Valentine’s Day by making one of Boston’s most kissable places even more romantic. Illuminated heart-holding cupids will grace the north and south ends of the trellis in Christopher Columbus Park during mid-February. FOCCP invites you to the park to see the new red and white cupids, Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will celebrate a Boston holiday tradition with the 14th annual lighting of the park’s signature trellises on Monday, November 21, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Local businesses and neighbors support the efforts of FOCCP, the all-volunteer neighborhood organization, to raise the funds needed to illuminate the trellis and 14 Read More…
It’s the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park 15th Birthday Party and you’re invited! Join in the fun to celebrate 15 great years with an incredible free concert by the U.S. Air Force Rhythm in Blue Jazz Band. It all happens on Tuesday night, August 23rd 6-8pm on the Christopher Columbus Park park lawn. There will be Read More…
Dance Party in Christopher Columbus Park August 4, 2016, 6-9PM As part of their 15th Anniversary Celebration, FOCCP presents Dancin’ in the Park! A fun evening of outdoor dancing with great music provided by “Past and Present,” aka DJs Bob Remick and Gary Wilson. The party will take place around the fountain area near Tia’s Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park are once again putting on a family fun day to celebrate Independence Day at the park. This year’s festivities are on Saturday, June 25th, from noon to 4pm. Join in a 12pm sharp for the park parade! This free celebration will be kicked off by the fun “Kids Parade,” led by Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park held a successful gala on November 6th at the Boston Harbor Hotel. Proceeds of the annual fundraiser go to the all-volunteer group to provide enhancements for the waterfront park. “It was a wonderfully warm & festive evening,” said gala co-chair Meghan Denenberg. “There were exciting experiential auction items, a terrific Read More…
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Light Trellis Display with State-of-the-Art LED Lights Festive start to the holiday season on Monday, November 23 at 5:00 p.m. Boston, MA – The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will celebrate a Boston holiday tradition with the thirteenth annual lighting of the park’s signature trellises on Monday, November Read More…
The 2015 Gala Fundraiser for the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park will be held on Friday, November 6, 2015, 6:30pm to 11:30pm at the Boston Harbor Hotel. Tickets are now available and can be purchased at FOCCP.org. NEWS RELEASE Mayor Martin J. Walsh is Honorary Co-Chair of the 2015 Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Annual Fundraising Gala Read More…
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Hosts Columbus Park Fall Festival Free Family Fun Day in the Park! WHAT: Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Hosts Columbus Park Fall Festival WHEN: Monday, October 12, 2015 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. 11:45 a.m. Line up and be part of the Kids’ Parade through the park Noon Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Board of Directors sent a letter this week to the Boston Redevelopment Authority highlighting its concerns with the ongoing Downtown Waterfront Municipal Harbor Plan. Complying with Chapter 91 fulfills the spirit of the law: the waterfront first and foremost belongs to the public at large and the interest of the public Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) is delighted to present Sunday Night Movies in the Park again this year thanks to the sponsorship of Al Dente Restaurant, Benevento’s Restaurant and Boston Pushcart. This summer’s movies are: July 12 Driving Miss Daisy July 19 Toy Story July 26 Shrek 2 August 2 Indiana Read More…
Grab your basket and join the fun on Friday, April 3, 9:30 am for an Egg Hunt in Christopher Columbus Park. Hundreds of brightly colored plastic eggs will be filled with little toys thanks to the generosity of The Living Room Restaurant, the Boston Community Collaborative and the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. Meet in Read More…