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Mayor Menino Wagers Desecration of Paul Revere Statue on Patriots Game

With the risk of endless photos and an entire day wearing a Tim Tebow jersey, how will Paul Revere ever live it down? Boston City Hall put out a release detailing the terms of a “friendly wager” between Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock on this Saturday’s playoff football game between Read More…

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Photos: North End Stop for Christmas Trolley Tour & Tree Lighting on Paul Revere Mall

Mayor Tom Menino introduced Santa and the lighting of the tree to a crowd of kids who had gathered for the appearance. The trolley tour featured a host of singers, costumed characters and treats with guns of confetti. St. John School’s children’s choir also entertained the crowd while attendees munched on food courtesy of Mike’s Read More…

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2011 Christmas Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting Celebration at the North End’s Prado

A large group of kids and neighbors came out today on the Prado – Paul Revere Mall for the North End stop of the Macy’s Enchanted Christmas Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting presented by the City of Boston. Mayor Tom Menino introduced Santa and the lighting of the tree to a crowd of kids who Read More…

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Veterans Day – November 11, 2011

VFW Memorial on the Paul Revere Mall – Prado The annual Boston Veterans Day parade will start at 1:00 pm at Boston Common ending at City Hall where a ceremony will take place. Old North Church will also be offering “Behind the Scenes” tours for active and retire military families from 10am-4pm.

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Memorial Dedication on Prado for Patrolman Andrew B. Cuneo, 1st Italian American Boston Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty

On Saturday, October 8, 2011, a Memorial Dedication to late North Ender and Patrolman Andrew B. Cuneo was held on the Prado, also known as the Paul Revere Mall, in Boston’s North End. The memorial plaque mounted on the brick wall is a tribute to Cuneo as the first Italian American Boston Police Officer killed Read More…

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Blessing of the Animals Hosted by Old North Church on the Prado (Video and Photos)

The Old North Church hosted the annual Blessing of the Animals on Sunday, October 2nd on the Prado, also known as the Paul Revere Mall. The ceremony coincided with the commemoration Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Fr. Steve Ayers and Fr. Matthew Kruger led brief readings and prayers along with individual Read More…

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Santa Rosalia Di Palermo Society Commemorates 10th Anniversary of September 11th Attacks at North End Fire House

The Santa Rosalia Di Palermo Society commemorated the 10th Anniversary of the September 11th attacks as part of their annual procession through Boston’s North End with the statue of Santa Rosalia. The society presented a plaque to the North End Fire House in thanks to their years of service to the community. The procession also Read More…

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Jam Night With Jeremy – Friday, Sept. 9 on Prado

JAM NIGHT WITH JEREMY Friday night, 9/9, 6:30-9:30 pm Prado, North End (Brick park between Hanover and Old North Church). The performance and all accompanying activities will be free to the community.  In the event of inclement weather, the show will need to be moved indoors – Nazzaro Center, BHCC, or other venue. This FREE Read More…

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NEMPAC’s Music Theater Troupe & Opera on the Prado [Video]

Video: NEMPAC’s Music Theater Troupe and Opera on the Prado by Opera del West & NEMPAC singers. It was Opera Night on the Prado with special performances by NEMPAC’s Music Theater Troupe and Opera del West, performing The Magic Flute. The special event was part of My Summer in the City, funded by North End Read More…

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Chinese Music and Dance at the Historic Unity Celebration in the North End

Video: Music and dance from Chinese groups that performed on the Paul Revere Mall, Prado, on July 27, 2011. (Ed: My favorite is the version of “Edelweiss” toward the end of the video.) Chinese performers came to the North End as part of the Historic Unity Celebration, sponsored by the Saint Joseph Society. The event Read More…