Friends of Christopher Columbus Park’s annual Independence Day Celebration will be held this year on Saturday June 28 from 10:45AM to 3PM. This free celebration will be kicked off by the family favorite “Kids Parade”, led by Uncle Sam on stilts. Other entertainment throughout the day will include visits by T-Bone, Mr. Balloon Wizard, Station Read More…
The day-long NEWHBA-Fest brought out crowds to Christopher Columbus Park for exercise, sports, education and music on a beautiful sunny day. The festival was hosted by the North End Waterfront Health and Beauty Alliance and Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, featuring several local health and beauty oriented businesses in Boston. Photos are shown below with Read More…
Major Community Events at the Park on June 21st, 28th & 29th! The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) is pleased to continue its tradition of celebrating Independence Week in the Park with a brand new series of fun and family events. These events will be anchored by the Park’s annual Independence Day Celebration, this Read More…
This year’s Christopher Columbus Park tot lot cleanup was a full blown neighborhood family social event! Organized by the Friends group, the Spring celebration brought out dozens of children and parents to the most scenic kid space in town. A special surprise ribbon cutting introduced two new heavy duty picnic tables and a bulletin board, Read More…
Friends of Christopher Columbus Tot-Lot Playground Cleanup and Neighborhood Family Social is Saturday May 3th from 12pm noon to 2pm. Come down to this FREE event at Christopher Columbus Park for a BIG REVEAL and SURPRISE for all the kids and families! Big Joe the Storyteller will be on hand to entertain along with free Read More…
Easter Egg Hunt in the Park Friday, April 18th at 10:00am A Free Easter Egg Hunt for kids will be held at Christopher Columbus Park this Friday, April 18th at 10:00am. Sponsored by The Living Room Restaurant (101 Atlantic Avenue) and the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park, the fun will be coordinated by Becca Griffin Read More…
A large social event for North End / Waterfront residents was held this week by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP). The group signed up several new members and everyone enjoyed appetizers courtesy of Tia’s on the Waterfront. FOCCP is an all-volunteer non-profit organization that works with the Boston Parks Department to further the Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) are inviting all North End / Waterfront residents to a Membership Social at the new Tia’s on the Waterfront. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Existing members are invited to renew their membership and potential new members are especially Read More…
The Good Neighbor Recognition Award for March 2014 was given to Joan Murphy for her work at Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park. The award was presented by NEWRA Recognition Committee Chair Janet Gilardi on behalf of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Joan volunteers her time in Columbus Park almost every day using her metal Read More…
Mayor Tom Menino and Mayor-Elect Marty Walsh helped flip the switch on Monday night turning on the thousands of blue lights to create Boston’s iconic holiday scene at Christopher Columbus Park. (See the video.) After leading a complete renovation of the park thirteen years ago, this will be Tom Menino’s last lighting as Boston Mayor. Read More…
Bundle up on Monday night and come out for the big Annual Trellis Lighting ceremony in Columbus Park! Mayor Menino will throw the switch and Mayor-Elect Walsh will be part of the festivities! Beginning at 5:30 pm, Santa Claus will talk with those who’ve been naughty and nice while music from Magic 106.7 will fill Read More…
The annual fundraiser for Friends of Christopher Columbus Park is always a huge success and this year was no exception with a sold-out Monte Carlo night at the Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel. A highlight of the event was recognizing Antonia Pollak, Commissioner of Boston Parks and Recreation. “Our partnership with the City had made Christopher Read More…