For 46 years, the North End Christmas Parade brings all that is good about the holiday season including a Santa who arrives first class via helicopter. The chilly but sunny weather brought out hundreds to Puopolo Field for Santa’s arrival, followed by the Christmas Parade through the neighborhood streets. Four marching bands played holiday music while costumed characters Read More…
Michael Bonetti, Sr. and Jr., have once again created the nativity manger scene at the St. Leonard Peace Garden. Pictured is Michael Jr. next to the nativity from the annual Christmas season lighting on Hanover Street. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a caption Read More…
The Holiday event season continues throughout the North End! Steriti Rink was the sight for the 8th annual Santa Skate & Toy Drive, sponsored and organized by the North End Columbus Day Celebration Committee. Loads of toys, winter clothes, and money was collected while holiday classics played during the free skating event. A raffle with several prizes also helped contribute Read More…
The 46th Annual 2016 North End Christmas Parade is scheduled for Sunday, December 11th, starting at 1:00 p.m. when Santa Claus arrives by helicopter at North End Park (Puopolo Field).
Every year, Robin Sidell chooses a charitable cause to support around the holidays, culminating in a big party at her North Street Grille. Dan wears his tuxedo and it is always fun bringing friends and families together at the neighborhood spot while supporting a good cause. This year, $3,161 in donations, gift cards and boxes of food went to Read More…
The Santa Skate & Toy Drive will take place on Saturday, December 12th at Steriti Rink, on Commercial Street in the North End! Sponsored by the North End Columbus Day Celebration Committee, the fun will take place from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm. Please bring an unwrapped toy for kids ages 1-13 and enjoy complimentary skating while enjoying the Read More…
In his third neighborhood trolley tour, 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. Joining the Mayor were local elected officials, City Councilor Sal LaMattina, State Senator Read More…
All welcome to see Mayor Walsh’s Enchanted Trolley Tour that will be stopping by the Prado (Paul Revere Mall) on Sunday, December 4th at 2:15 p.m. Come meet Santa and his holiday helpers while enjoying some light refreshments as The Prado tree is lit.
For the 16th year, Toni Gilardi hosted the annual Toys for Tots drive at Gibson | Sotheby’s International Realty in the North End. It was a record year for the U.S. Marine toy collection as neighborhood residents and businesses joined by donating thousands of dollars in toys. To celebrate the occasion, Janet Gilardi did the cooking with more than a Read More…
Toys for Tots Party Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty 350 Commercial Street December 1, 2016 6-9pm Cocktails and food will be served. Bring a new unwrapped toy! Hosted by Toni Gilardi Contact with questions or to donate: Tonigilardi@gmail.com 617-539-4461
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) kicked off the holiday season with their traditional annual lighting of the park’s signature trellises on Monday, November 21st. 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 trees annually. Mayor Martin J. Read More…
It’s a wrap! As the holidays come to a close for another year, the ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center wanted to extend heartfelt thanks to the local community-based organizations, our elected officials, and members of our community for their support in the series of initiatives that have allowed us to bring cheer to Read More…