By Patricia Sabbey The Friends of the North End Library delivered holiday sparkle to the neighborhood at the recent celebration at the library. Musical entertainment was provided by the “The Joneses”, a local duo who perform at various functions in the North End and around the state. In addition to the music, a complimentary luncheon Read More…
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Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour Comes to Boston’s North End for Prado Tree Lighting
In his fourth neighborhood trolley tour and entering his second term, Mayor Marty Walsh continued the tradition with a stop in the North End on Sunday afternoon. Kids of all ages came out to see Santa and the lighting of the Prado tree on the Paul Revere Mall. Photos by Matt Conti.
Festivities Draw Crowd at Christmas Tree Event by North End Beautification Committee [Photos]
Dozens of locals came out for holiday festivities by the North End Beautification Committee featuring the lighting the Christmas tree at the corner of Cross and Hanover Streets. Hot chocolate was on hand from Caffé Paradiso (served by Drew and Adrian) with NEMPAC carolers and Victor Brogna and Dave on trumpet. Kids from the Saint John School had their annual bake Read More…
85-Foot Tree Lit at Faneuil Hall with New Blink! Show
The 85-foot Christmas tree was lit aglow on Tuesday night at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Governor Charlie Baker and Mayor Marty Walsh were on hand for a televised program that featured musical performances by The Boston Children’s Chorus, Blue Man Group, and Newton-native Rachel Platten. The new Blink! show has been redesigned with more lights and Read More…
North End Beautification Committee Christmas Tree Event on December 1st
The North End Beautification Committee Christmas Tree Event (Corner of Cross and Hanover Streets) Friday, December 1, 2017 6:00 p.m. ~ 8:00 p.m. Santa Claus (6:30pm-7:30pm) Hot Chocolate St. John’s School Bake Sale (Proceeds from the bake sale will benefit the St. John’s school programs) We are a 501(c)3 community-based volunteer organization with a mission Read More…
Christmas at the Nazzaro Center
T’was the week before Christmas, the week after Christmas and all points in between that the Nazzaro Center celebrated the holidays with activities, field trips and special events of the season for its members and their families. As a warm-up activity, the Nazzaro members, staff and families once again played a prominent role in the Read More…
COPP’S HILL MOMENT: A Christmas Story
It’s that time of the year again when Earth tilts away from the life-giving sun and creatures big and small seek sanctuary in the warmth of a burrow or hearth. Thoughts bend backwards to the past — sometimes all the way to childhood — as creeping darkness slips over late afternoons, shrouding us in remembrance Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: Freeway’s Christmas Wishes
The North End’s own Freeway from the Post Gazette would like to wish everyone a very, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all! “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a caption (or more) telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo posts.
Christmas Mass & Service Schedules for North End Churches
Saint Leonard Parish Saturday, December 24th, Christmas Eve Saint Stephen’s Church 4:00 pm Saint Leonard’s Church 5:00 pm Saint Leonard’s Church 12:00 Midnight Sunday, December 25th, Christmas Day Sacred Heart Church 9:00 am (Bilingual) Saint Leonard’s Church 10:30 am (Italian) Saint Stephen’s Church 11:00 am Saint Leonard’s Church 12:00 noon Saturday, December 31st, New Year’s Read More…
North End Christmas Fund Luncheon Supports Local Residents and Families
The 2016 North End Christmas Fund Luncheon was a packed affair on December 15th as hundreds assembled at Filippo’s Ristorante for the annual charity event. The tradition raises thousands of dollars enabling the group to send out hundreds of checks to North End seniors, low-income residents and families in need during the Christmas season. City Councilor Sal LaMattina, State Read More…
O Bel Bambino, Italian Christmas Concert at Sacred Heart Church on Saturday, December 17th
The St. Leonard Choral Society in collaboration with the North End Chamber Orchestra are pleased to announce that the annual Christmas Concert will be held on December 17, 2016, at 6:00PM at Sacred Heart Church in the North End of Boston, Massachusetts. We are very happy to have the Honors Choir from St. John’s School Read More…
Santa Makes Annual Visit to Saint Agrippina Society
The Saint Agrippina Society hosted its annual Christmas Program for North End kids on December 11th. Phil Carangelo has been running this for 22 years now, getting over 80 neighborhood kids as a way for the St. Agrippina Society to give back to the neighborhood. Photos by Ross Scabin.