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Jamaica Pond Lantern Parades on Oct. 20 & 21; Lantern Making Workshops All Week

By David Ertischek on October 15, 2018

Jamaica Pond Lantern Parades on Oct. 20 & 21; Lantern Making Workshops All Week

Cristian, 13, lights lanterns for the Jamaica Pond Lantern Parade on Oct. 18.

The very popular annual Jamaica Plain Lantern Parades are on Saturday and Sunday. There are also several lantern making workshops this week for kids (and adults).

New Pedestrian Walk, Path Around Pond Being Discussed at Celebration of Jamaica Pond Park Meeting

By David Ertischek on January 17, 2018

Two grants that will fund the creation of a new path around Jamaica Pond and a pedestrian walk from the Cabot Estates into Jamaica Pond Park will be discussed at a meeting on Thursday night. The grants will also provide funding for landscaping.

34th Annual Jamaica Plain Lantern Parade Oct. 21st & 22nd

Twins Veronica (left) and Victoria, 9, light lanterns in preparation for the Jamaica Pond Lantern Parade on Oct. 18, 2014. The girls are involved in Spontaneous Celebrations’ La Piñata program, a traditional music and dance group directed by Rosalba Solis.

34th Annual Jamaica Plain Lantern Parade Oct. 21st & 22nd

By David Ertischek on October 18, 2017

One of the greatest JP traditions is the annual Lantern Parade around Jamaica Pond. Children, adults (and dogs!) gather to enjoy music, food and drink, design their own lanterns, and then walk around the pond with their glowing creations.

Police Vow to Keep Up Extra Patrols Until Pond Muggers Caught

Police Capt. Alfredo Andres, left, addresses a crowd of concerned residents during an emergency community meeting on Friday, Oct. 3, 2014.

Police Vow to Keep Up Extra Patrols Until Pond Muggers Caught

By Chris Helms on October 4, 2014

Police brass tried to reassure a crowd of more than 50 concerned residents who gathered at the Pond Friday that they’re doing everything possible to find two young men suspected in at least two armed robberies.

Armed Robberies at Pond Spark Emergency Community Meeting

Armed Robberies at Pond Spark Emergency Community Meeting

By Chris Helms on October 2, 2014

Police and residents have organized a community meeting at 4:30 p.m. Friday at the Jamaica Pond boathouse/bandstand area to address two brazen armed robberies.

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Jamaica Pond Lantern Parades on Oct. 20 & 21; Lantern Making Workshops All Week

New Pedestrian Walk, Path Around Pond Being Discussed at Celebration of Jamaica Pond Park Meeting

34th Annual Jamaica Plain Lantern Parade Oct. 21st & 22nd

Police Vow to Keep Up Extra Patrols Until Pond Muggers Caught

Armed Robberies at Pond Spark Emergency Community Meeting

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