2016-07 | 26th Annual LaFesta Baseball Exchange

The 26th Annual LaFesta Baseball Exchange took place on July 30th and 31st in the North End at Puopolo Field. Featured were the Boston Police Color Guard at the opening ceremonies.

Marching In Line - Boston Police Color Guard
John Romano welcomes the crowd with Boston Police honor guard and North Adams organizer
Police Officer David Saddler from District A-1 CSO office after throwing first pitch with tournament organizer John Romano and North End catcher

On the field at the 26th Annual LaFesta Baseball Tournament
North Adams LaFesta Team
National Anthem at Puopolo Field in the North End

Introducing the North End LaFesta Team
Boston Police Honor Guard
NEMPAC Instructor sings National Anthem

North End coach Ralph Martignetti hands out medals to his team
Boston Police Color Guard
Handing out the medals to the North Adams team
Singing "Take me out to the ball game"
Pitching for the North End

George Canales MVP Award with John Romano (left) and George Canales
Boston Police Color Guard at LaFesta Baseball Tournament
From behind the cage at the LaFesta Baseball Tourney
NEMPAC Instructor applauds the crowd sing-along of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game"
Plaque for North Adams - North End Baseball Exchange

Batter up for North End
Stars and Stripes with Boston Police Color Guard at Puopolo Field in Boston's North End