The bi-annual North End Columbus Day Parade was held on Sunday, October 9th, featuring dignitaries, marching bands and community organizations. Through a massive street cleaning (and towing) effort, the neighborhood has never been so clean! This year’s parade was held in honor of the late Michael Nazzaro, former State Representative of the North End. The Read More…
It was a great day for a parade and the 2011 Columbus Day celebrations in the North End / Waterfront. The morning started with a lineup of family friendly activities put on by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park including puppets, theater, magic and face painting at the park. Mayor Thomas M. Menino led a Read More…
Andrew Ference of the 2011 Stanley Cup Champions, Boston Bruins, brought the famous Stanley Cup to the North End on Labor Day, September 5, 2011 for a celebratory procession. Putting a North End spin on the event, it was a feast-like parade, complete with the North End Marching Band. But instead of a statue of Read More…
The World Champion Boston Bruins are back in town and before they get back to work, there will be a Stanley Cup neighborhood parade! As part of Andrew Ference’s “Day with the Cup,” on Monday, September 5th, (Labor Day) a special Stanley Cup parade will be held throughout the streets of the North End. The Read More…
The Patriot’s Day 2011 Parade came to the Paul Revere Mall (Prado) in the North End where a re-enactment was held of Paul Revere’s midnight ride on April 18, 1775. This year’s rider was from the Massachusetts National Lancers is MSG. Paul Tobin as Paul Revere. After the re-enactment, a wreath was laid at the Read More…
Due to forecasted bad weather, the North End Christmas Parade is officially postponed until Sunday, December 19th. The parade will start at 1:00 pm with a helicopter arrival of Santa at Puopolo Park on Commercial Street. The parade was originally scheduled for Sunday, December 12th, sponsored by the North End Athletic Association. More information on Read More…