The Winter Walk is a new initiative raising funds and awareness to help end homelessness in Boston. Participants will gather in Copley Square and walk 2 miles together and then gather outside for a community breakfast and presentation from partner organizations and our homeless community. Participants will receive a Winter Walk knit hat at registration and a community breakfast at the conclusion of the event.
A portion of your registration fee is tax deductible. Although it is not a requirement for participation, organizers encourage each participant to raise additional funds for their partner organizations. Every contribution counts and makes an impact.
You can sign up for individual registration or start a team (you can start the team now and invite more people to join later!). You can also find answers to many questions on the FAQ page here.
Can’t walk with us on February 12th? Please consider signing-up to volunteer or donate.
If you want to walk but are not able to provide the registration fee, please email abarbanell@bhchp.org to discuss options.
Mardi Gras ~~~ Fat Tuesday ~~~ Carnivale
Whatever you call it, it translates to the same Fabulous and Mysterious last hurrah before Lent!!
It’s not just New Orleans and Rio that will have all of the fun this year…BYPA is hosting its own Boston Mardi Gras!! Complimentary Beads, Masks, appetizers, and renowned “King Cakes” will be waiting for you upon arrival.
The BYPA Mardi Gras Party will be hosted at LIR on Tuesday, February 28th from 6PM to 10PM (you can stay and play at Lir until 1AM!) Mardi Gras colors are Purple, Gold, and Green.
Tickets will be available until noon on February 28th for FREE as a Boston Calendar Subscriber, any remaining tickets will be sold for $20 cash until we are at capacity. Official members of BostonYPA who RSVP in advance will also attend for free.
What is included in your ticket:
A New Orleans style Mardi Gras party right here in Boston with other young professionals like yourself
Complimentary appetizers: New Orleans style food and traditional bar bites
Food specials so you can enjoy New Orleans style food like Shrimp Po’Boy Wrap and Big Cajun Hot Wings
Masks, and Beads for everyone! We will have more than enough supplies, but please feel welcome to bring your own.
A Professional Photographer, and photos uploaded to our Facebook page within 48 hours!
The much touted King cake … Who will be King or Queen of the Party?
There will be Mardi Gras drink (hurricanes) available and food specials prepared by LIR and available for purchase
Event is cash bar, please remember to tip your bartenders!
Stay, play and dance the night away at LIR til closing
What a night, maybe you’ll meet that mystery masked someone or earn some extra beads!
Dress Code: Mardi Gras Style is encouraged! Get in the spirit and come dressed to impress! Bonus if you dress in Mardi Gras colors!
King Cake Contest: There will be one King Cake for every 25 attendees, with one Mardi Gras “baby” in each King Cake. Those that find the babies will be entered into a King/Queen of Mardi Gras contest. The winner of the contest will be crowned King or Queen of Mardi Gras with a crown and tons of throwing beads and win a prize!
This event is 21+
Join your neighbors and Boston police officers for coffee and conversation.
No agendas or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood!
For more information, please contact the Neighborhood Watch Unit at 617.343.4345.
This event is sponsored by the Loews Boston Hotel.
