Mayor Menino's Annual Holiday Trolley Tour and Santa Visit on Sunday, Dec. 9 at Thompson Square was a great success!

Residents of all ages gathered to await the Macy's Trolley, hosted by First Lady Angela Menino and City Councilor Sal La Mattina.

A "Get Well Mayor Menino" banner and card were presented to wish Mayor Menino to have a quick recovery.

Santa greeted children and passed out gifts, as the Toy Soldier, Snowman, and Santa's Reindeer made friends.

In the spirit of a community event, The Charlestown Mothers Association, Charlestown Against Drugs and local businesses generously supported the event:  Jenny's and Paolo's donated pizza; Sorelle's donated cookies; Boston Organics donated apples; Dunkin Donuts donated coffee; Whole Foods donated cider, hot chocolate and brownies, Bunker Hill Florist donated holiday plants, elf hats were donated by Boston Portfolio Properties, and inflatables provided by Doug MacDonald.

Thank you to all of the families who attended, and hope to see you next year!

Danielle Fitzgerald
Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services