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Kids Nation Holiday party!
by Orlando Morais
01/09/2006

The day started early in the morning with a very pleasant drive into Boston. The ride on Rt. 93 South was great because I was with my two kids Derrick and Tyler, and we were going to a Kids Nation Holliday Party.

We arrived at Fenway Park at 10:00 am, we parked the car at a nearby lot and walked across the street to an already line of kids and their parents, who were waiting to get into Game On, a Sports Caf and bar, which is were the party was being held, with Wally the Green Monster as the Special guest.

The first 200 kids at the door would get a change to get their picture taken with Wally the Green Monster, and yes we were in top 150th kids in line.

The doors opened exactly at 11:00am and everyone was greeted by a very friendly and helpful staff, who told everyone as they walked in Game On, as to where all the various events where located throughout the Caf.

On the Top floor there was a wonderful catered breakfast, and also there was face painting and balloon art.

On the bottom floor is where a lot of the events were happening. There was of course Santa Claus, lots of large TV screens playing music and videos, there was also Ben and Jerrys ice cream, a DJ who was playing the music and also raffling out some game balls from the Red Sox games, as me and my son Tyler were walking downstairs we heard a number being called out, and YES sure enough we had a winning ticket in our hands. Tyler who is 8 years old got so excited that he ran to the DJ with his hand up in the air saying , I got, I got it!

Every one was cheering and clapping, as they did for all the winners. Later on we got to meet the chimp and his owner who performed great sports activities for the kids.

Another treat for the kids was the Red Sox trophy was on display for them to view and take pictures along side the trophy.

The party was filled with lots of music and games for the kids to enjoy, my other son Derrick who is 10 years old got to sing a Christmas song and won a game on hat.

As the party was near the end the guest of Honor arrived to a big cheer from the kids and the parents. It was Wally the Green Monster the mascot for the Boston Red Sox. As promised the kids got their picture taken with Wally, and the picture was printed right there an then for the kids to take home as a gift.

I would like to say that this was a great event for the kids, and Im sure for the parents also. I think its a good way to keep kids interested in the sport of baseball and to have a little fun at the same time.

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