The 47th North End Christmas Parade brought Santa to the neighborhood in first class fashion via his own helicopter. The chilly but sunny weather brought out hundreds to the waterfront’s Puopolo Field for Santa’s arrival followed by the Christmas Parade through the neighborhood streets. Two marching bands played holiday music while costumed characters took pictures with the kids. Read More…
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Santa Makes Annual Visit to Saint Agrippina Society
The Saint Agrippina Society hosted its annual Christmas Program for North End kids on December 11th. Phil Carangelo has been running this for 22 years now, getting over 80 neighborhood kids as a way for the St. Agrippina Society to give back to the neighborhood. Photos by Ross Scabin.
Helicopter Santa Kicks Off 46th North End Christmas Parade [Photo Gallery]
For 46 years, the North End Christmas Parade brings all that is good about the holiday season including a Santa who arrives first class via helicopter. The chilly but sunny weather brought out hundreds to Puopolo Field for Santa’s arrival, followed by the Christmas Parade through the neighborhood streets. Four marching bands played holiday music while costumed characters Read More…
Santa Arrives by Helicopter for 45th North End Christmas Parade [Photos]
Only in Boston’s North End does Santa Claus arrive by helicopter at the ball fields on Sunday afternoon to kick off the annual North End Christmas Parade, now in its 45th year. The warm weather brought out thousands to Puopolo Park for Santa’s arrival, followed by the Christmas Parade through the neighborhood streets. Four marching Read More…
Christmas 2012 Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting on Sunday, December 9th
City Hall has announced the 2012 Christmas Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting will come to the North End / Waterfront on Sunday, December 9th, 2:15 pm at the Prado – Paul Revere Mall on Hanover Street. NEMPAC will also be having its annual arts and crafts fair with a bake sale from 11am-3pm. More details Read More…