A block party organized by a coalition of Bowdoin-Geneva organizations drew a big turnout to Rev. Allen Park last Friday (Sept. 6). The tenth annual CommUnity Day was co-sponsored by St. Peter’s Parish, the Cape Verdean Association of Boston (CVAB), Catholic Charities, Boston Uncornered, Bowdoin-Geneva Main Streets, Meeting House Hill Civic, Bowdoin-Geneva Health Center, Family Nurturing Center, Councillor Brian Worrell, Rep. Chris Worrell, and the Boston Police.

“There was a young man 10 years ago who was trying to get out of the lifestyle of the streets, and he told us there was nothing fun for the community on Bowdoin,” said Paul Debarros, director of the CVAB. “So, we brought the community together to support a day of fun right on Bowdoin. We continue to have it every year and the community supports it.”

With elderly from surrounding buildings and homes combining with young people from the Mather School and other nearby schools, the vibe on a pleasant Friday evening was one of joy and of continuing to change the narrative that there’s nothing fun to do around Bowdoin.

Axel Ramirez tried and made a backwards shot at the games station.

Pedro Andrade, Myra Andrade, Maria Andrade, and Medium Gomes relax on the park bench during the festivities. Seth Daniel photos

Carlos Robalo pointed out the new Cape Verdean Red Sox jersey worn by Kynndal Martin. The Red Sox hosted Cape Verdean Night late last month.

Josh Kraft of the Kraft Foundation, the Rev. Jack Ahern, and Ed Shoemaker, director of the Ranked Choice Boston effort.

Cataleia Resende, of the Mather School, enjoyed the massive bouncy house obstacle course at CommUnity Day.

DJ Armani kept the party going all evening.