[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7dscbjdpts] The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park presented at the October 23, 2013 Downtown Waterfront Municipal Harbor Planning Advisory Committee Meeting, hosted by the Boston Redevelopment Authority at City Hall. Speaking on behalf of the FOCCP’s 300+ members was President Joanne Hayes-Rines. FOCCP is an all-volunteer non-profit organization in the North End / Waterfront Read More…
There was no better place to be on Columbus Day than the namesake park where a big crowd of kids and families joined in a celebration hosted by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. In what has become an annual tradition, the free event kicked off with a kids parade and promenade through the park. Read More…
Monday’s family fun Columbus Day celebration had its largest turnout since the Friends of Christopher Columbus starting running the annual event. In addition to Christopher Columbus on stilts, several dignitaries joined in including Italian Deputy Consul Luigi Munno, Boston Veteran Affairs Commissioner Francisco Urena, State Senator Anthony Petruccelli, State Representative Aaron Michlewitz and City Councilor Read More…
A Park for All Seasons Monte Carlo Evening Fundraiser for the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Saturday, November 16, 2013 at Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel Three Battery Wharf, Boston 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm An Evening of Dining, Dancing and Games of Chance Complimentary Patron Spirits Signature Drinks Luke Marantz Quintet, Silent Auction Blackjack, Roulette 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…
At the August 13, 2013 meeting of the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP), Tia’s on the Waterfront owner, Lori Lilly, introduced the new prospective owner of the restaurant, Cronin Restaurant Group. Cronin is the owner of Jerry Remy’s at the Seaport as well as other regional eateries and developments. Tia’s is located at 200 Read More…
Another successful WICKED AWESOME sunset cruise for the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park! Many thanks to Boston’s Best Cruises for donating their boat, Voyager III, for this members-only event. The Sunset Harbor Cruise is a wonderful way for members to get together for a perfect evening on the harbor. This mini-fundraiser supports our Columbus Day Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIILiEyWDe4] The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council met for its monthly meeting on July 8, 2013. The meeting video is embedded here along with the following timeline of issues and votes below. 00:00 Call to order, Roll Call, Meeting Protocol 01:30 Resident Parking/Traffic Committee – Update on visitor parking signage to allow for Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park held an Independence Day celebration in the park featuring a full day of fun family events on Saturday, June 29, 2013. Free activities included a parade through the park, led by Uncle Sam on stilts followed by entertainment from Big Joe the Storyteller, T-Bone the modern pied piper, Tanglewood Read More…
The North End Waterfront Heath & Beauty Alliance put on the inaugural NEWHBA-Fest at Christopher Columbus Park on Saturday, June 22, 2013. Joined by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP), a full day of planned activities delighted young and old by bringing good health, physical fitness and beauty to the downtown Boston community. Some Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) continues its tradition of celebrating Independence Week in the Park with a series of fun and family events. These events will be anchored by the Park’s second annual Independence Day Celebration, this year to be held on Saturday June 29 from 10:45AM to 3PM. This free celebration invites Read More…
Wisteria does not necessarily bloom every year so we’re lucky to see it hanging in all its glory this year from the trellis at Christopher Columbus Park. The FOCCP Horticulture “Hotties” Volunteers trim and take care of the winding vines including the bark knots that have their own intricate patterns. The ladies also are actively Read More…