Columbus Cultural Event will be celebrated in East Boston at Tall Ship Park
The cultural celebration will be held on Sunday, October 12, from 12:00 to 5 p.m. The Tall Ship Park is located at 1 East Pier Drive in East Boston, Pier 1. It is a short walk from the Maverick Square MBTA Station in East Boston. The venue offers a magnificent view of the Boston skyline.
Sponsored by the Italian American Alliance and the National Italian American Federation for the past four years, the event features Italian food, coffee and pastries, raffles, vendors, and Italian music.
Special musical performances by Street Magic Acappella band, Elio and the Sea Breeze Band, DJ Alan LaBella, and Maria Hanelin WICKED. Steven Charrette the trolling Magician will entertain the crown all afternoon.
Food Vendors include: Pazza on Porter, Spinelli’s, Carmella’s, and Café’ dello Sport Eastie.
The event is free, and all are welcome. There is valet parking available ($ 20).
“This Columbus Day Celebration at the Tall Ship Park carries on the tradition of Columbus Day in Boston”, said Jim DeStefano, President of the Italian American Alliance. “It’s notable that ordinary people of Boston, on their own, have brought the Celebration of Columbus back to Boston. Christopher Columbus was significant in American history and is model of courage and persistence to many Americans, particularly Italian Americans.”