North End Family Fun Festival Starts July 31

North End Against Drugs, Inc and Ausonia Council #1513, Knights of Columbus present the North End Family Fun Festival July 31 to August 4.

Sat, July 31: 30th Annual Lafesta Baseball Tournament

Puopolo Park – Commercial Street

5 p.m.: North End vs. North Adams All-stars. Game #1 – Come and celebrate an amazing 30 years of this great baseball exchange program between the North End and our Sister City North Adams!

Sun, August 1: 30th Annual Lafesta Baseball Tournament

Puopolo Park – Commercial Street

10 a.m.: Game #2 of this great baseball exchange tournament featuring players from opposite ends of the state!

Sun, August 1: Annual Johnny Paolo Memorial Bocce Tournament

Johnny Paolo Bocce Courts – Commercial Street

Come have fun, enjoy some old music, food, a water truck and ice cream for the kids

Pre-registration available by emailing Linda Lopriore at: Soxgirl32@hotmail.com

11:30 a.m.: Register at the Courts, Register fee: $5 – 2 person teams ($10)

12:00 Noon: Tourney Begins

Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place

Mon, August 2, – Emilie Pugliano/Bobby D Neighborhood Boat Cruise

Boston Harbor City Cruises – Long Wharf

7 p.m.: Space is limited! To sign up please call John at 617-750-9749. Pre-registration required. All North End Residents (under 16 with parent) welcome. Come enjoy a night on the harbor. 6:45 p.m. boarding time. This Fabulous Night made possible through the generosity of  Boston Harbor City Cruises

Tues, August 3, North End Neighborhood Block Party

Paul Revere Mall – (Prado) Hanover Street

5:30 – 8:00 p.m.: Drug Education/Information, Free Pizza • DJ AMO • Balloon Art • NEMPAC • Boston Police • Kids Crafts • Transit Police • North End Waterfront Health • RUFF • Paul Revere House• Century Bank – Italian Ice Cart • Reptile Circus, City Hall To Go Truck, Boston Police Ice Cream Truck, Art Contest with Public Action for Arts and Education – prizes to all participants, Free Give-A-Ways.

Wed, August 4, Family Game Night On The Greenway

North End Park Parcel #10 – Hanover/Cross Streets

6 – 8 p.m.: Boys and Girls all ages welcome – Enjoy Lawn Games, Corn Hole, Whiffle Ball, Jump Rope and much more. Free Italian Slush!! *Parents must attend* with children under 12.