As the sun was setting on a beautiful August night in Christopher Columbus Park, dozens of folks came for a dance party to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP). With music from “Past and Present,” featuring DJs Bob Remick & Gary Wilson, some came and danced while others relaxed and listened to the music. Ages on the dance Read More…
Dance Party in Christopher Columbus Park August 4, 2016, 6-9PM As part of their 15th Anniversary Celebration, FOCCP presents Dancin’ in the Park! A fun evening of outdoor dancing with great music provided by “Past and Present,” aka DJs Bob Remick and Gary Wilson. The party will take place around the fountain area near Tia’s Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park once again put on a family fun day to celebrate Independence Day at the park. This year’s festivities were held on Saturday, June 25th. The free celebration was kicked off by the fun “Kids Parade,” led by Uncle Sam on stilts. Other entertainment throughout the day included visits by Rosalita the Puppeteer, Daniel the Tiger, Station Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park are once again putting on a family fun day to celebrate Independence Day at the park. This year’s festivities are on Saturday, June 25th, from noon to 4pm. Join in a 12pm sharp for the park parade! This free celebration will be kicked off by the fun “Kids Parade,” led by Read More…
Even though it was a chilly weekend morning, families still came out for the annual playground celebration at the Christopher Columbus Park tot lot. The Boston Fire truck is always a big hit. In addition, Ann Babbitt read stories to the kids, Kindercare director Mary Beth Sweeney hosted a craft table and State Representative Aaron Read More…
Join local neighbors and families at the Christopher Columbus Park playground to kick off Spring at the Family Neighborhood Social on Saturday, May 7th 11am – 1pm. Free pizza, “Touch a Truck” Firetruck – plus meet other families in the neighborhood.
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park have provided an update on the status of the trellis lights: We have run into problems with the new LED lights. Unfortunately, the blue lights will not be lit this season. However, there are white lights on the “ribs” of the trellis, which illuminate the trellis and the path. We Read More…
The 13th annual lighting of the Christopher Columbus Park trellis brought out hundreds on a chilly Monday night for the debut of new, state-of-the-art, dimmable LED lights. “Every year it is thrilling to watch the park transform into a winter wonderland when the trellis is illuminated,” said Joanne Hayes-Rines, President of the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. FOCCP Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park held a successful gala on November 6th at the Boston Harbor Hotel. Proceeds of the annual fundraiser go to the all-volunteer group to provide enhancements for the waterfront park. “It was a wonderfully warm & festive evening,” said gala co-chair Meghan Denenberg. “There were exciting experiential auction items, a terrific Read More…
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Light Trellis Display with State-of-the-Art LED Lights Festive start to the holiday season on Monday, November 23 at 5:00 p.m. Boston, MA – The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will celebrate a Boston holiday tradition with the thirteenth annual lighting of the park’s signature trellises on Monday, November Read More…
The Infrastructure Committee of Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, led by Chair Ford Cavallari, has been busy working on a major project to replace the old trellis lights that were failing. New LED lights are being installed to serve both for holiday and year-round use. The white lights which have been on for several months are Read More…
The 2015 Gala Fundraiser for the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park will be held on Friday, November 6, 2015, 6:30pm to 11:30pm at the Boston Harbor Hotel. Tickets are now available and can be purchased at FOCCP.org. NEWS RELEASE Mayor Martin J. Walsh is Honorary Co-Chair of the 2015 Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Annual Fundraising Gala Read More…