A group of North End residents is organizing the first 5K Stephen’s Run on Sunday, October 13, 2013 in honor of Stephen Perez and to benefit the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans and the Rosanne Sdoia Recovery Fund. The 5k run will start and end at the Prado (Paul Revere Mall) on Hanover Street Read More…
Last Call: RSVP by Tuesday, October 8, 2013 To purchase tickets, make a donation or more information, please call Jason @ 617-447-4987 or email jason825@verizon.net Download Flyer and Ticket Information (pdf) COLUMBUS DAY GALA COCKTAIL RECEPTION & PARADE Honoring Mayor Thomas M. Menino Friday, October 11 & Sunday, October 13, 2013 The North End Columbus Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) continues its tradition of marking Christopher Columbus’ arrival in America with a free Columbus Day Celebration, this year to be held on Monday October 14 from 10:45AM to 3PM. Events will kick off with our annual Christopher Columbus Kids Parade, where kids of all ages are invited to Read More…
The Order Sons of Italy in America, Massachusetts Grand Lodge (OSIAMA), has made a late decision not to march in Boston’s North End 2013 Columbus Day Parade. Citing a changing demographic, the Italian-American organization told the North End organizers that it will instead march in the City of Revere this year. “They really left us Read More…
Hundreds of kids of all ages celebrated Columbus Day at the namesake waterfront park, thanks to the efforts of the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. The scene included a very fun (and just the right length) parade around the park with community leaders and lots (and lots) of families.) FOCCP President Joanne Hayes-Rines introduced Italian Read More…
Check out this Storify of all the fanfare at the Columbus Day Parade, held Sunday in East Boston. In 2013, the parade is set to return to the North End. Frank Conte of EastBoston.com also posted several photos. [View the story “Columbus Day Parade 2012 in East Boston” on Storify] Columbus Day Parade 2012 in Read More…
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Host Columbus Day Celebration in the Park Free Family Fun Day in the Park! WHAT: Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Hosts Columbus Day Celebration WHEN: Monday, October 8, 2012. 10:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. 10:45 a.m.: Line up for the Kids’ Parade through the park 11:00 a.m.: Ceremony at the Read More…
The annual Christopher Columbus Day Parade alternates each year between the North End and East Boston. This year is Eastie’s turn on October 7, 2012. Details are in the announcement below from the parade committee: The City of Boston and the East Boston Columbus Day Parade Committee invite all of greater Boston to the 64th Read More…
The bi-annual North End Columbus Day Parade was held on Sunday, October 9th, featuring dignitaries, marching bands and community organizations. Through a massive street cleaning (and towing) effort, the neighborhood has never been so clean! This year’s parade was held in honor of the late Michael Nazzaro, former State Representative of the North End. The Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gulHaCFjA_A] This video captures the family-friendly Columbus Day celebrations at Christopher Columbus Park, organized by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP.org) on Sunday, October 9, 2011. Several neighborhood groups joined in with tables and events for neighborhood families to enjoy. NEMPAC ran their famous face-painting table, the Friends of the North End Branch Read More…
It was a great day for a parade and the 2011 Columbus Day celebrations in the North End / Waterfront. The morning started with a lineup of family friendly activities put on by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park including puppets, theater, magic and face painting at the park. Mayor Thomas M. Menino led a Read More…
The North End Columbus Day Parade Committee held its annual banquet at Filippo’s with a large crowd of supporters. The event was held in honor of the late Michael A. Nazzaro, Jr., former State Representative for the North End who passed away in March. Olivia Scimeca was also honored by the North End VFW Post Read More…