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Smiles and Santa Light Up the 42nd North End Christmas Parade [Photos]

The smiles on children’s faces were the best part of this year’s North End Christmas Parade. It’s been a tradition for 42 years in the neighborhood. More recently, the North End Santa has been making a James Bond-like entrance from a helicopter. After landing his “sleigh” at the ball fields of Puopolo Park, the festivities Read More…

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2011 North End Christmas Parade Photos

After Santa Claus arrived by special North Pole helicopter (see separate photos), the 41st North End Christmas Parade entertained kids of all ages through the neighborhood streets. Hosted by the Nazzaro Community Center, North End Against Drugs and the Mayor’s Office of Special Events, the parade featured the Saint Alfio’s Band, Boston Fireman’s Band and Read More…

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North End Christmas Parade Photos and Videos

To the delight of neighborhood children (and adults), Santa flew in from the North Pole by helicopter landing on the North End fields at Puopolo & Langone Parks. A festive Christmas Parade followed with marching bands, singers, horses and Santa moving through the neighborhood along Commercial Street, North Street and over to Hanover Street. Click Read More…