The 2014 North End Christmas Fund Luncheon was a packed affair on December 11th when 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 and families in need during this Christmas season. Mayor Marty Walsh was on hand Read More…
It was a clear blue sky when Santa arrived by helicopter on Sunday afternoon to kick off the 44th Annual North End Christmas Parade. There was fun for all ages with three marching bands playing holiday music as the parade moved from the North End Park on the waterfront into the neighborhood streets. Costumed characters took pictures Read More…
The 6th annual Santa Skate & Toy Drive took place at Steriti Rink in the North End. Sponsored by the North End Columbus Day Celebration Committee, the event gathered a giant pile of toys as holiday classics played during the free skating event. A raffle with several prizes also helped contributed to the cause, with all cash and toys Read More…
The 44th Annual North End Christmas Parade will take place on Sunday, December 14, 2014, starting at 1:00 PM at Puopolo Field on Commercial Street where Santa Claus will arrive by helicopter. The parade is sponsored by the North End Athletic Association in association with the Nazzaro Center, North End Against Drugs and Mayor’s Office of Read More…
Phil Carangelo and the Saint Agrippina Society are bringing the holiday toy program back this year for North End children. Details below. 19th Annual Christmas Program for North End Children St. Agrippina’s Chapel at 459 Hanover Street Sponsored by the St. Agrippina di Mineo Benefit Society Sunday, December 14th from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Read More…
In his first neighborhood trolley tour, Mayor Walsh continued the tradition with a stop in the North End on Friday night. Kids of all ages came out to see Santa and the lighting of the Prado tree on the Paul Revere Mall. Eliot School kids were out with banners and welcoming signs while NEMPAC carolers Read More…
Kicking off a night of holiday events, the North End Beautification Committee brought Christmas to the corner of Hanover and Cross Streets with a tree lighting celebration featuring carolers and hot chocolate from Caffe Paradiso. The kids at Saint John School were on hand with a huge bake sale as the NEMPAC carolers entertained the crowd Read More…
The big tree for the Prado (Paul Revere Mall) on Hanover Street arrived today in the North End. (Thanks to Frank O’Brien for the photo.) The folks at Public Works are busy setting up the tree for Friday night’s lighting and Mayor’s Trolley Tour. Details on the event are shown below. 2014 Christmas Trolley Tour Read More…
The North End Christmas Fund Luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, December 11, 2014 at 12 Noon to benefit North End families and elderly. The luncheon will be held at Fillipo’s Restaurant, located at 283 Causeway Street. Tickets are available for a $20 donation at the North End Waterfront Health on Hanover Street. The Fund is made up Read More…
The best thing about Christmas tree lightings are that you can go the next day and see it all! On Saturday night, Faneuil Hall was packed shoulder to shoulder to see Mayor Walsh flip the switch. On Sunday, the crowds were gone, but it was just as beautiful. This year’s Faneuil Hall tree comes from Nova Scotia Read More…
Acclaimed New England artist and longtime North End resident Sam Vokey has donated his artwork to be featured on holiday cards from Rosie’s Place, the first women’s shelter in the United States. Sales from the annual holiday card program help underwrite the vital programs and services Rosie’s Place provides for poor and homeless women in Read More…
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) recently held its end of year holiday celebration. Over 75 members of the community, nearly all of them seniors from the neighborhoods, came to the center at 1 Michelangelo Street in the North End to enjoy salad, antipasto, chicken cutlets, lasagna, Italian cookies, cake, and Read More…