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Jack-O’-Lanterns. As Boston prepares to celebrate Halloween this year, many residents are opting to get in the spooky spirit with smaller gatherings and parties. LUWA YIN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Halloween festivities creep back into Boston, still more subdued than pre-COVID

Jit Ping Lee October 21, 2021
As we approach Halloween on Oct. 31, the City of Boston is preparing to celebrate the holiday. 
A woman stands at the decorated altar placed in Copley Square in celebration of Mexican holiday Día de Muertos this past weekend. CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston celebrates Dia de Muertos over the weekend at Copley Square

Hannah Shearer November 6, 2019
Bright, lively music swirled around pots of marigolds and dozens of people, all chatting, laughing and celebrating the memories of those they love that couldn’t be there. Over the weekend, these elements helped bring life to Copley Square.
“A Summer Proposal: Boston City Hall," which is on exhibit until Aug. 18, features eight artists from the Greater Boston area. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Local artists re-energize City Hall through visual art

Josee Matela August 13, 2017

Boston’s City Hall is attracting more crowds this summer, but it’s not for the standard parking tickets and marriage licenses. Continuing an ongoing effort with the Mayor’s Office of Arts...

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