(EAST BOSTON, August 15, 2026) Piers Park was filled with fun and entertainment as hundreds gathered to express their pride in East Boston. Organizers rolled out the 37th edition of the event on a picture perfect day along the East Boston waterfront.
The family-friendly celebration is always open to all, aiming to bring the community of East Boston together to connect with restaurants, local small businesses, and non-profit organizations. On hand was a variety of food and refreshments, live entertainment, games for children, music, and several contests.
The current Chair of the Committee, Liana LaMattina, says, “We are excited to have created a space for members of our community to celebrate East Boston, connect with one another, and to continue the tradition of Eastie Pride Day for another year.”
The mission of the event is to encourag pride in East Boston since it was hosted for the first time by Sal LaMattina in 1989. Eastie Pride Day has continued to be an event that community members of all ages look forward to each summer, and the Committee is very grateful to the sponsors who make this celebration possible and can help it continue to grow. It is one of the events that make East Boston, a diverse welcoming community unique in the city. Eastie Pride Day is made possible through the hard work of a neighborhood committee that serves the East Boston community through an annual summer community celebration. This event is meant to highlight the values and qualities of the neighborhood, while also fostering a sense of unity and pride for residents.
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