![]() ![]() More than 100 private events were booked through October with rental revenue of $1 million – a 65% increase over 2016. Events this year included corporate outings, networking receptions, team building events, three weddings, and a rehearsal dinner. The Lawn On D continues to be a much sought after venue for private events, offering clients a unique outdoor space in the heart of South Boston’s Waterfront District. Of note, projected net revenues from food and beverage sales show an almost 20% increase to $410,000 in 2017 when compared to $345,000 in 2016. Rebel Restaurants continued to provide catering services for private events through its Seaport Catering division and played a key role in programming and sponsoring weekly live entertainment throughout the season under the main Pavilion On D. The Lawn On D’s food and beverage provider, Rebel Restaurants, further expanded its menu offerings and added a full-service bar, as well as reservation tables during concession hours for special occasions. “For the second consecutive year, we were proud to support The Lawn On D and are pleased that our colleagues were able to connect and engage with more guests through our Bankers On D program.” “Whether it’s through festivals, special events, or just a day with your family at The Lawn, the unique programming at this venue plays an important role in bringing our community together,” said Jerry Sargent, President, Citizens Bank, Massachusetts. In addition, Citizens Bank held a special Community Day in September featuring sixteen of their community partners who provided a variety of fun activities, exhibits, and entertainment for kids and families. On weekends, the Bankers On D provided information to visitors about the latest events happening at The Lawn On D, offered special giveaways, and hosted weekly cornhole tournaments with prizes for the winners. Bankers On D are Citizens Bank colleagues who work as brand ambassadors at The Lawn On D. The Lawn On D’s title sponsor, Citizens Bank, expanded their sponsorship with the addition of the Bankers On D program. “Working alongside our partners at Citizens Bank and Rebel Restaurants, the 2017 season has been a tremendous success and we’re already looking forward to raising the bar even higher next year.” “The best thing about The Lawn On D is watching how our convention clients, the neighborhood, youth programs, visitors, and families use the space to create their own unique community during an event, a special occasion, or just out for an afternoon of fun,” said David Gibbons, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority. Peter’s Academy, Dream Boston, Newton Public Schools, Labouré Center, Salesian Boys & Girls Club, Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham & Wakefield, Camp Harbor View, Conservatory Lab Charter School, Boston Harbor Now, and YMCA of Greater Boston. In addition, the MCCA’s community outreach program continued to flourish as the Authority was proud to host youth groups representing ten Greater Boston neighborhoods, including the East Boston YMCA, Condon Community Center, Russell Youth Center, St. ![]() The Lawn On D continued its popular Berklee Summer in the City music series on Friday afternoons featuring Boston’s best upcoming musical talent, and also collaborated with local fitness studios including Rev’d Indoor Cycling and BodyBurn by Ray, as well as major global brands, like Reebok, for Fitness On D events.īoston Herald Radio brought its energetic and opinionated live talk back to The Lawn On D for its second year with a wide variety of shows broadcast every Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The final special family event of the season, Pumpkin Palooza, welcomed nearly 12,000 guests enjoying activities, games, and music, while carving more than 2,000 pumpkins to take home or display on The Lawn. Among the most popular offerings were Wonders of the World, Summer Block Party, D Street Dance Bash, Art at the Park, Guinness Oysterfest, Citizens Bank Community Day, Kids Really Rock, and Flannel Friday. The continued turnaround enabled additional investments in public and community-focused programming highlighted by monthly special family events, festivals, fitness series, and weekly gigs by some of the best local bands and DJs. In its fourth season, Boston’s premier outdoor event space welcomed a record 300,000+ visitors and for the first time in its history achieved profitability erasing a $2.3 million deficit inherited back in 2015 by the then new MCCA Board of Directors and leadership. ![]() Press Releases Another Great Season for the Lawn On D Powered by Citizens BankīOSTON, MA – The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) today announced results of The Lawn On D Powered by Citizens Bank’s 2017 season.
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