2017-08 National Night Out on the Prado

National Night Out 2017 brought out North End / Waterfront neighbors, Boston Police and local officials to the Prado (Paul Revere Mall) on Tuesday evening. North End Against Drugs (NEAD) organized the celebration. Held in cooperation with North End Family Pride Week, Mayor Marty Walsh spoke at the event, joined by Police Commissioner William Evans and many of his command from local District A-1. Your editor was honored to receive a community service plaque presented by District A-1 Captain Kenneth Fong as part of the event. Many community groups and organizations setup tables in the Prado (Paul Revere Mall) for the party with free food and music by DJ Sal. A traditional candle lighting ceremony capped off North End National Night Out at the Prado fountain.

Floating candles in the Prado fountain at National Night Out
(L-R): NEAD President John Romano, Boston Police Commissioner William Evans, BPD Capt. Kenneth Fong, Award Recipient Matt Conti, Mayor Martin Walsh, BPD Community Service staff Nancy Reno, and BPD Superintent Willie Gross.

NEW Health staff with State Senator Joseph Boncore, Eliot School Principal Traci Walker Griffith, Vice Principal Lydia Torres and Joe Griffith
NEMPAC at National Night Out
North End Against Drugs (NEAD) organizers with City Council candidate Stephen Passacantilli and a curious onlooker

The Paul Revere House with Pam and Lou from the Post Gazette at National Night Out on the Prado
The Sheriff's Office at National Night Out on the Prado

Candle ceremony on the Prado
The workers at National Night Out on the Prado

North End Against Drugs celebrating Family Pride Week
BPD Sgt. Jimmy Lee, State Senator Joe Boncore with current and former members of NEWNC

MBTA Transit Police table at National Night Out
Sonny, Rosemary and Michele at National Night Out

BPD and residents float candles in the Prado fountain for National Night Out
Snakes and turtles!

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh with current and past members of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC)
City Council candidate Stephen Passacantilli joined by NEAD and NEWNC members

Balloon guy on the Prado
LIghting the candles for National Night Out
Classic Italian Ice on the Prado at National Night Out

DJ Sal Bartolo plays the tunes at National Night Out on the Prado

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