2016-08 | FOCCP 15th Birthday Party

Cutting the birthday cake, (L-R) Sen. Joe Boncore, FOCCP Pres. Joanne Hayes-Rines, Rep. Aaron MIchlewitz, Past FOCCP President Dan Nuzzo, Mayor Marty Walsh, Parks Chris Cook

U.S. Air Force Rhythm in Blue Jazz Band performs at FOCCP 15th Birthday Bash

Christopher Columbus Park cake complete wtih Chris, the trellis and fountain!

Hundreds gathered on the lawn for the 15th Birthday Celebration

Celebratory proclamation from the State House presented to FOCCP President Joanne Hayes-Rines by Rep. Michlewitz and Sen. Boncore

15 Year Birthday Balloon Display at the park

Sidney Fleischer, North Ender, 99 years young, WWII veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps recognized at the concert

Waterfront scene with U.S. Air Force Rhythm in Blue Jazz Band performing at FOCCP 15th Birthday Bash

Balloon display for the 15th birthday of Friends of Christopher Columbus Park

U.S. Air Force Rhythm in Blue Jazz Band

Presentation of new benches for the park! (L-R) Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, FOCCP President Joanne Hayes-Rines, Past President Dan Nuzzo, Mayor Marty Walsh, Parks Chris Cook, Sen. Joe Boncore

FOCCP 15th Birthday Cake, highlighted with blue lights on the trellis

U.S. Air Force Rhythm in Blue Jazz Band performs at FOCCP 15th Anniversary celebration

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh congratulates FOCCP on 15 years

State Rep. Aaron MIchlewitz proclaims FOCCP as the BEST Friends group in Boston

Custom cake for the 15th Anniversary celebration (Modern Pastry)

State Senator Joe Boncore speaks about his new experiences with the Friends group

FOCCP Vice President Ann Babbit with Parks Commissioner Chris Cook and State Senator Joe Boncore

Behind the scenes park volunteers including cleanup dynamo Joan and Horticulture Chair Robyn Reed

Parks Commissioner Chris Cook speaks about the FOCCP in front of the U.S. Air Force Rhythm in Blue Jazz Band

FOCCP President congratulates 15th Birthday Party Committee Chair MaryGaye Grizwin