The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) held its Independence Day Party earlier this month. NE/WE NSC staff, volunteers, and a special group of high school volunteers from State Street Corporation gathered the seniors at Copp’s Hill Terrace to enjoy a traditional picnic of burgers, hot dogs, pasta salad, watermelon, cupcakes, and 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…
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) held its Independence Day Party last week. Over 3 dozen seniors turned out for a home-cooked meal of barbecued chicken, hot dogs, pasta salad, watermelon, and cake. Maria Stella, Gulla, Director, gave a moving speech to the crowd. “More than barbecues,” she said earnestly, “we Read More…
July 4th began with official celebrations and a parade of marching units from City Hall Plaza to the Old State House. The Declaration of Independence was read by Captain Commanding Domenic Previte of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company at the Old State House balcony, from which the Declaration of Independence was first read to Bostonians in Read More…
A highlight of this year’s FOCCP Independence Day celebration was the Bubble Guy, who makes really, really big bubbles to the delight of all. David Arnold captures the bubblicious action in this video.
Getting a jump on the July 4th festivities, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) put on a family friendly event to celebrate Independence Day at the waterfront park, Saturday June 27th. Uncle Sam on stilts is always a hit during the kids parade around the park. Free American flags were handed out to all participants, who covered just about every age category. 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 27th, from 11am to 3pm. Join in a 11am for the park parade!
At 216 years old, the USS Constitution was as majestic as ever during her July 4th turnaround in Boston Harbor. This is the last time Old Ironsides will be underway on Independence Day until 2018 as she goes into drydock later this year for restorations. The drizzly weather from the approaching Tropical Storm Arthur did Read More…
News from Boston City Hall about moving Friday’s July 4th activities to Faneuil Hall and canceling the parade: BOSTON – Today Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced that the traditional City of Boston programming planned for Independence Day has been revised and condensed. These changes follow the severe weather forecast for the Boston area tomorrow, Friday, Read More…
On Saturday June 28th, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) hosted their annual Independence Day Celebration in the beautiful 75 degree sunshine. This celebration was kicked off by Uncle Sam on stilts leading the “Kids Parade.” With the help of NEMPAC and a few volunteers, patriotic songs played as they marched around the park Read More…
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…