Franklin Park – Bill Brett

750 turn out, wear their best toppers for annual Party in the Park

May 13th, 2020 Comments Closed

(Editor’s note: Reposting. Originally published on May 15, 2019) FRANKLIN PARK — 750 guests attended the 16th anniversary Party in the Park Luncheon to benefit the city’s Justine Mee Liff Fund, which was held on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 in a tent in White Stadium at Franklin Park, the crowning jewel of the Emerald Necklace and the largest park in the system at more than 500 acres. Attendees included: Party in the Park founder Wendy…

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2,500 flock to Franklin Park’s Brew at the Zoo

August 19th, 2019 Comments Closed

FRANKLIN PARK — 2,500 guests attended the 10th annual Brew at the Zoo, which was held on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at the Franklin Park Zoo. Money raised from the event supports the operation and continued growth of Zoo New England, its education programs and conservation initiatives. All photos by Bill Brett

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Hundreds brave the rain for Brew at the Zoo 2018

August 18th, 2018 Comments Closed

FRANKLIN PARK — Despite the rain, more than 2,000 people turned out for the 2018 edition of Brew at the Zoo, a beer tasting and food event to benefit the Franklin Park Zoo and held on the zoo’s Franklin Park campus. All photos by Bill Brett

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Andris Nelsons leads Boston Symphony Orchestra in special Franklin Park concert

October 2nd, 2017 Comments Closed

FRANKLIN PARK — The Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Boston Pops, in partnership with the City of Boston, teamed up for a special free concert in Boston’s Franklin Park on Sunday, Oct. 1. The concert followed a community arts festival with family-friendly activities presented by many of Boston’s major institutions and local arts organizations. Offerings include an interactive mural, instrument playground, crafts, photo booth, live animal demonstrations, and more! Led by BSO Music Director Andris…

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