Daily Briefs

Monday’s Guide: MSL Pilates Bootcamp, Burroughs Wharf Fire Rescue, Lobster Rolls & Upcoming Art Exhibit

Here’s what you need to know for Monday! Events for Monday, August 7th: 6:30pm MSL Pilates Bootcamp. Trainer Ali Baldassare leads you through her signature Pilates Fusion Bootcamp class while a live DJ spins the hottest beats to create a unique and motivating environment! On the Greenway at Hanover and Cross Street. Scenes from around the Read More…

Arts & Culture Community

Tricks and Treats at the North End Halloween Parade [Photos]

From super heroes to astronauts, disney characters, and fire fighters, kids came dressed in full costume for the annual North End Halloween Parade. Sponsored by the Madonna Della Cava Society and City of Boston Special Events, the parade featured music from Italian bands playing all the usual favorites. After the parade, candy was handed out Read More…

Arts & Culture Community

2013 North End Halloween Parade Brings Out Families

North End families came out on Saturday for the annual Halloween Parade, sponsored by the Madonna Della Cava Society and City of Boston Special Events. Leading the parade were members from the Saint Alfio’s and NorthEast Italian Bands with music selections ranging from Mickey Mouse, When Saints Come Marching In and, of course, the Italian Read More…

Community Event Notices

Last Call: Columbus Day Gala Tickets at Fairmont Battery Wharf on Friday, October 11th

Last Call: RSVP by Tuesday, October 8, 2013 To purchase tickets, make a donation or more information, please call Jason @ 617-447-4987 or email jason825@verizon.net Download Flyer and Ticket Information (pdf) COLUMBUS DAY GALA COCKTAIL RECEPTION & PARADE Honoring Mayor Thomas M. Menino Friday, October 11 & Sunday, October 13, 2013 The North End Columbus Read More…

Arts & Culture Community Photos & Videos

Smiles and Santa Light Up the 42nd North End Christmas Parade [Photos]

The smiles on children’s faces were the best part of this year’s North End Christmas Parade. It’s been a tradition for 42 years in the neighborhood. More recently, the North End Santa has been making a James Bond-like entrance from a helicopter. After landing his “sleigh” at the ball fields of Puopolo Park, the festivities Read More…

Arts & Culture Government

2012 Columbus Day Parade in East Boston [Storify]

Check out this Storify of all the fanfare at the Columbus Day Parade, held Sunday in East Boston. In 2013, the parade is set to return to the North End. Frank Conte of EastBoston.com also posted several photos. [View the story “Columbus Day Parade 2012 in East Boston” on Storify] Columbus Day Parade 2012 in Read More…

Arts & Culture Event Notices

64th Columbus Day Parade in East Boston on Sunday, October 7, 2012

The annual Christopher Columbus Day Parade alternates each year between the North End and East Boston. This year is Eastie’s turn on October 7, 2012. Details are in the announcement below from the parade committee: The City of Boston and the East Boston Columbus Day Parade Committee invite all of greater Boston to the 64th Read More…

Community Photos & Videos

Patriot’s Day 2012 Parade & Reenactment in North End – Photos

The annual Patriot’s Day parade and April 18, 1775 reenactment of Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride were held today at the Prado on Hanover St. in the North End. Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino, State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, City Councilor Sal LaMattina and Old North Church Asst. Vicar Matt Kruger were on hand for the Read More…

Arts & Culture Community Event Notices Photos & Videos

Snowtober Doesn’t Stop the 2011 North End Halloween Parade

With the Snowtober Nor’easter come and gone, North End families came out on Sunday for the annual Halloween Parade, sponsored by the Madonna Della Cava Society and City of Boston Special Events. Leading the parade were members from the Saint Alfio’s and NorthEast Italian Bands with music selections ranging from Mickey Mouse, When Saints Come Read More…