The 2026 East Boston Italian Heritage Day Parade marched from Suffolk Downs Station to Maverick Square. The parade celebrated the contributions of the Italian American community in East Boston.
The East Boston Italian Heritage Parade
Author: Special to the Times-Free Press
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