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Summer Movie at Christopher Columbus Park: The King’s Speech on August 19th

Sunday Night Summer Movies at Christopher Columbus Park Brought to you by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park July 15th through August 19th in the Park. This week’s movie on August 19th: The Kings Speech The movies will start at dusk (approximately 7:30 pm). Feel free to bring popcorn or a picnic! This movie series Read More…

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Poi Anyone? Head to the Taro “Elephant Ears” in Christopher Columbus Park

Have you seen the size of the ‘tropical’ plants in the Richmond St. beds in Christopher Columbus Park? That is the question going around the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park group and recently featured on their Facebook page. FOCCP member, Meredith Piscitelli, comments, “Aloha, Hawaii comes to Boston” and shares the story that Mary Ann Read More…

Community Event Notices

Old Fashioned Picnic at Christopher Columbus Park Set For August 19th

On Sunday, August 19, 2012, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park invite everyone to an Old Fashioned Picnic in the Park! The event runs from 12 noon to 4 pm at Christopher Columbus Park, the Atlantic Avenue waterfront park where friends, family and neighbors will celebration the North End / Waterfront neighborhood. Bring a picnic Read More…

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Sunday Night Movie at Christopher Columbus Park: The Sting (August 5th)

Sunday Night Summer Movies at Christopher Columbus Park Brought to you by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park July 15th through August 19th in the Park. This week’s movie on August 5th: The Sting The movies will start at dusk (approximately 7:30 pm). Feel free to bring popcorn or a picnic! This movie series is Read More…

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Galaxy Quest: July 29th Sunday Night Summer Movie at Christopher Columbus Park

Sunday Night Summer Movies at Christopher Columbus Park Brought to you by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park July 15th through August 19th in the Park. This week’s movie on July 29th: Galaxy Quest The movies will start at dusk (approximately 8:00 pm). Feel free to bring popcorn or a picnic! This movie series is Read More…

Event Notices

FOCCP Sunset Harbor Cruise Fundraiser – Tickets Available

Sunset Harbor Cruise Fundraiser When:    Wednesday, July 18, 2012 – 7:15 pm – 10:00 pm Where: Leaves from the dock next to Christopher Columbus Park near Marriott What: Board Voyager III.  This cruise is donated to FOCCP members by Boston’s Best Cruises to support our activities in the Park Food: Hors d’oeuvres and Dessert – Catered by Read More…

Arts & Culture Community Photos & Videos

Family Fun at the 4th of July Parade and Celebration at Christopher Columbus Park [Photos]

Hundreds of local residents and tourists from around the country came out on Saturday for the 4th of July Family Fun Day Celebration at Christopher Columbus Park organized by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. The special event kicks off a week of Tall Ships, Harborfest and War of 1812 Bicentennial commemorations on the waterfront. Read More…

Community Event Notices

Neighborhood Social by Friends of Christopher Columbus Park

We invite all neighbors who want to learn more about FOCCP to our Summer Social on Wednesday June 20th from 6:30pm – 8:30pm at The Living Room, 101 Atlantic Ave. All current members are also encouraged to attend and bring a friend or neighbor. Delicious appetizers with be served with a cash bar and fabulous Read More…

Community Event Notices

Tall Ships / 4th of July Family-Friendly Celebration Planned for Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Columbus Park

Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Host Tall Ships/4th of July Celebration in the Park Free Family-Friendly Fun Day Culminates with U.S. Navy Band Concert WHAT: Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Hosts a Tall Ships / 4th of July Celebration WHEN: Saturday, June 30, 2012  10 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.               10 a.m.: Parade through the park Read More…

Community Police & Fire

Christopher Columbus Park Gets “Directed Patrols” Along With Other Parks Regarding Homeless Issues

In response to a previously reported homeless encampment at the Tot Lot of Christopher Columbus Park, the Friends group and Boston Police have provided the following updates. (See also: Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Letter Details Homeless Playground Incident; Requests Bodily Fluids Protocol). Notice in the second message from Sgt. Lema that several parks are Read More…

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FOCCP To Hear From Parks Department, Emergency Services and Boston Police

News from the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park: The next Friends of Christopher Columbus Park meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 8th and we invite you to join us. Tuesday, May 8, 2012 6:30 pm Mariners House 11 North Square, North End (Two doors up from the Paul Revere House) Agenda items will include: Election Read More…