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Enchanted Trolley Tour Comes to the North End

Mayor Marty Walsh continued the neighborhood trolley tradition with a stop in the North End on Sunday afternoon. Kids of all ages came out to see Santa and the lighting of the Prado tree on the Paul Revere Mall. “I’m excited to start the season by making stops throughout the City for the annual trolley Read More…

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Winter Wonderland Opens With Tree Lighting at Nazzaro Center [Photos]

The Nazzaro Center hosted the 2nd Annual Winter Wonderland and Tree Lighting on Tuesday, December 3rd. The courtyard was transformed with a Christmas tree donated by George Hadaya and all the lights by Steven Virgilio. Santa was on hand for the kids with special gifts, hot chocolate and caroling. State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz and City Read More…

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Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour Comes to Boston’s North End for Prado Tree Lighting

In his fourth neighborhood trolley tour and entering his second term, Mayor Marty Walsh continued the tradition with a stop in the North End on Sunday afternoon. Kids of all ages came out to see Santa and the lighting of the Prado tree on the Paul Revere Mall. Photos by Matt Conti.  

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Festivities Draw Crowd at Christmas Tree Event by North End Beautification Committee [Photos]

Dozens of locals came out for holiday festivities by the North End Beautification Committee featuring the lighting the Christmas tree at the corner of Cross and Hanover Streets. Hot chocolate was on hand from Caffé Paradiso (served by Drew and Adrian) with NEMPAC carolers and Victor Brogna and Dave on trumpet. Kids from the Saint John School had their annual bake Read More…

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85-Foot Tree Lit at Faneuil Hall with New Blink! Show

The 85-foot Christmas tree was lit aglow on Tuesday night at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Governor Charlie Baker and Mayor Marty Walsh were on hand for a televised program that featured musical performances by The Boston Children’s Chorus, Blue Man Group, and Newton-native Rachel Platten. The new Blink! show has been redesigned with more lights and Read More…

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Photos: Mayor’s Enchanted Trolley Tour & Prado Tree Lighting

In his third neighborhood trolley tour, Mayor Marty Walsh continued the tradition with a stop in the North End on Sunday afternoon. Kids of all ages came out to see Santa and the lighting of the Prado tree on the Paul Revere Mall. Joining the Mayor were local elected officials, City Councilor Sal LaMattina, State Senator Read More…

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Lighting of Iconic Blue Trellis Kicks Off Holiday Season With Friends of Christopher Columbus Park [Photos]

The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) kicked off the holiday season with their traditional annual lighting of the park’s signature trellises on Monday, November 21st. Local businesses and neighbors support the efforts of FOCCP, the all-volunteer neighborhood organization, to raise the funds needed to illuminate the trellis and 14 trees annually. Mayor Martin J. Read More…

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North End Beautification Committee Tree Event to be Held December 2nd!

The cheer all begins at 6pm on December 2nd as the annual North End Holiday Shopping Stroll kicks off with Caffé Paradiso coffee, hot chocolate and carolers at the tree event. Sponsored by the North End Beautification Committee and located at the corner of Cross and Hanover Streets, Santa will be on hand along with a bake sale to Read More…

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Blink! Faneuil Hall Tree Lighting on Saturday Night

The annual Blink! Faneuil Hall tree lighting will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2016 starting at 8:00 p.m. This live hour-long show, co-hosted by WBZ-TV news anchors Lisa Hughes and David Wade, will feature performances by singer-songwriter Livingston Taylor, the Boston Children’s Chorus, America’s Got Talent finalist Sons of Serendip, Boston Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”, Blue Read More…

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Friday Night! North End Beautification Committee Tree Event

Gear up before the annual North End Holiday Shopping Stroll with hot chocolate and carolers at the tree event sponsored by the North End Beautification Committee. The cheer will begin at 6pm on December 4th at the corner of Cross and Hanover Streets. Santa will be on hand along with a bake sale to benefit Read More…