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Countdown to Kindergarten Parade set
for September 7. Many local sponsors.
East Boston Main Streets and Countdown to Kindergarten along with
Boston Main Streets, the East Boston Social Center, YMCA, Little
Folks, Head Start, the Boston Police and the MBTA will host the 12th
Annual Countdown to Kindergarten parade. With the help of many
groups and individuals and the generosity of local merchants every
child in East Boston who is entering kindergarten will receive
school supplies, a brand new backpack and enjoy a festive day
designed to provide a positive experience as they begin their
education.
On Friday September 7th, beginning in Central Square at 10:30 AM,
parade marshals Ivonne Cano, Amir DelaCruz, Gloria Contreras and
Gladys Betencour will march with children and their parents along
Meridian Street to receive school supplies. Upon returning DJ John
Dudley will play music and food will be supplied along with face
painting and special programs from volunteers including the Suffolk
County Sheriffs Department and the Boston Public Library. For more
information contact Sonia Gomez-Banrey at 617.635.6816 or the East
Boston Main Street office at 617.561.1044. For more information
visit
http://www.countdowntokindergarten.org/.
Source:
Clark Moulaison
East Boston Main Streets
617.561.1044
ebmainstreets@verizon.net
www.ebmainstreets.com
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