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Your Guide: Celebrate North End Pride with Family Fun Aug. 10-11

The 24th annual celebration is sponsored by North End Against Drugs, the Nazzaro Center and NSTAR, along with other sponsors.

North End Pride Week kicked off Monday and will continue through Sunday, Aug. 11 with free music and entertainment, sporting events, family activities and other fun for North End residents.

On Saturday afternoon, check out the annual Little League Family Game at Langone Park, featuring parents against kids. The game will start at 1 p.m.

At 5 p.m., the North End All-Stars will face off against North Adams in Game 1 of 23rd annual LaFesta Baseball Tournament at Puopolo Park.

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The week’s festivities will conclude on Sunday, Aug. 11 with North End Family Pride Day at Langone Park on Commercial Street, featuring face painting, balloon art, a petting zoo, information from local organizations and a schedule of events, including:

  • 10 a.m. 23rd Annual LaFesta Baseball Tournament, Game 2
  • 12 p.m. Johnny Paolo Memorial Bocce Tournament (registration fee $5)
  • 12-2:45 p.m. Art contest for all ages
  • 12:15 p.m. Crosstown performance
  • 1 p.m. Street magic
  • 2-4 p.m. Nazarro Center Kids Talent Show

The 24th annual North End Family Pride Week is being held in memory of “Bobby D” Decristoforo. All events are free.

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To support the annual celebration, donations can be sent to North End Against Drugs at 30 North Bennet St., Boston, MA 02113. For more information, contact Debra DeCristoforo at neadddc@gmail.com.

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