North End Family Fun Festival was a series of activities and events held at several venues throughout the community.
It all started with a free boat Cruise from Long Wharf.
National Night Out held at DeFilippo Park featured free pizza, a DJ, a balloon guy, face painting, a reptile petting zoo, a slush cart, an instrument petting zoo, RUFF dog park activities and more.
A public safety award was presented by District A-1 Boston Police Department.
A movie night was also held in the Gassy with free pizza.
A family lawn games night was held on The Greenway for the entire family.
The Boston Worship Center hosted a puppet show.
Two LaFesta Baseball Exchange games were held at Puopolo Park with the NEAA Dodges team playing North Adams.
“A Taste of the North End and EVERSOURCE were the main sponsors,†according to NEAD President John Romano. Photos will be published in the August 23 issue of the Review.