Due to forecasted bad weather, the North End Christmas Parade is officially postponed until Sunday, December 19th. The parade will start at 1:00 pm with a helicopter arrival of Santa at Puopolo Park on Commercial Street. The parade was originally scheduled for Sunday, December 12th, sponsored by the North End Athletic Association. More information on Read More…
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24-Hour Globe Santa Benefit at Improv Asylum, “No Rest for the Wicked Funny”
About 200 people crowded into the Improv Asylum’s North End theater on Hanover Street for a 24-hour non-stop benefit show this weekend. The Improv Asylum’s co-owners Norm Laviolette and Chet Harding hosted this year’s Globe Santa benefit, “No Rest for the Wicked Funny” sponsored by the Boston Globe. This was the 6th year for the Read More…
Nazzaro Center Fundraiser for Cystic Pyborosis
The Nazzaro Community Center held a fundraiser on Saturday, December 4, 2010 to raise money for the cure and treatment of cystic fibrosis. There was a bake sale, children s activities, a raffle and visit from Santa. Below are some photos from the event. (Photos by Matt Conti. Click the images to enlarge.)
Hanging the Holiday Garland
The Horticulture Committee of the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) are busy sprucing up the park for the holidays. Shown above are Chair Mary Ann and Jeanine hanging holiday garland around the Rose Kennedy rose garden. (Photo by George Jancaterino, submitted by Alexa Hill). View recent FOCCP activities including the annual trellis lighting and the Read More…
NEAA Christmas Parade Set For Sunday, December 12th at 1:00 PM
Due to bad weather, this event is rescheduled for Sunday, Dec. 19th at 1:00 pm. Joining Santa will be Rudolph, a dozen elves, Disney characters and Wally the Green Monster, handing out candy and balloons. After touchdown, a parade will follow through the streets of the North End. Joining the parade will be the Aleppo Read More…
Traditions of the Season and Holiday Event at Paul Revere House
Traditions of the Season At the Paul Revere House Saturday, Dec. 4, and Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010 9:30 AM – 4:15 PM Would it surprise you to learn that New Year’s Day was likely a more important holiday than Christmas in Paul Revere’s home? To find out why visit the Paul Revere House during our Read More…
Christmas Concert at Old North Church
Sound the trumpets! The Old North Church Choir and Orchestra heralds the holiday season with a Christmas concert on Sunday, December 12th, at 5:00 pm, at the Church, 193 Salem Street in Boston’s North End. Under the baton of Music Director and Organist, Dr. Libor Dudas, the choir will perform Reinhard Keiser’s Christmas Oratorio and Read More…
16th Annual Christmas Program for North End Children
Merry Christmas St. Agrippina DiMineo Benefit Society 16th Annual Christmas Program for North End children Santa Claus is coming with gifts for all the nice boys & girls. On Sunday, December 12th from 12:00 to 2:00 PM @ St. Agrippina’s Chapel @ 459 Hanover Street. * All who wish to attend please call 617- 363- Read More…
4th Annual Buon Natale Holiday Stroll on Friday, December 3rd
Friday, December 3, 2010 4th Annual Buon Natale Holiday Stroll In Boston’s North End From 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. participating North End boutiques, galleries, and studios are offering significant sales and discounts for stroll shoppers. The annual stroll gives shoppers the opportunity to enjoy the holiday hospitality of the North End while taking advantage Read More…
Toys for Tots Drop-off
Toni Gilardi and her staff at Elite Boston Landmark Realty at 350 Commercial Street, North End, are collecting toys for the Toys for Tots program. Please feel free to drop off unwrapped/non-violent toys at the office anytime! For more information on the program, please visit the site www.toysfortots.com.