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East Boston Main Streets (EBMS)
announces 10th annual Countdown to Kindergarten Parade
(EastBoston, Ma.10-August-2010) East Boston Main
Streets along with the Boston Public Schools Countdown to
Kindergarten staff, Boston Main Streets, the East Boston Social
Center, YMCA, Little Folks and Head Start programs, Boston Police
and MBTA will host the 10th 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 a back pack filled with school supplies
and will enjoy a festive day designed to provide a positive
experience as they begin their education.
Beginning in Central Square at 10:45 AM Parade marshals Lorraine
Clougherty, Donna Concannon, Ellie Blackstad and Dora Hijuita, who
are the caretakers from the children’s preschools, will march with
the 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 Read Boston and the Suffolk County Sheriffs Department.
For more information contact Sonia Gomez Barney at
617.635.6816 or the East Boston Main Street office at 617.561.1044.
About East Boston Main Streets. EBMS is a non-profit corporation.
Our mission is to create a more vibrant business district by
initiating private and public improvements, promoting commerce, and
supporting efforts that improve the quality of life for all who
live, work and do business in East Boston.
Source:
Clark Moulaison
East Boston Main Streets
617.561.1044
ebmainstreets@verizon.net
www.ebmainstreets.com
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