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1. This Sunday the 36th Annual Roslindale Day Parade is stepping off from Adams Park at 1 p.m. on Sunday. This year's parade theme is "Saluting Roslindale's Prized Pets."
2. Also on Sunday at 10 a.m. there will be a Blessing of the Animals at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Animals and people of all religious affiliations are welcome.
3. The Parkway Youth Flag Football League is very popular and if you're wondering what time, when and where your kid's team is playing click on the link above.
4. On Sunday at the Chestnut Hill Mall there will be the 4th Annual Here Comes the Bride Event. Free. 1-4 p.m. A delightful daylong extravaganza of wedded bliss at its most stylish, the event will feature a runway fashion show featuring wedding gown and bridesmaid dresses by L'Elite Bridal and Vera Wang, followed by a fashion show featuring on-trend honeymoon and celebratory looks from participating stores. Guests will be able to enjoy cocktails, hor d'oeuvres, goody bags and door prizes, while they visit with a variety of vendors who will be on-site through out the event.
5. At-Large City Councilor John Connolly has scheduled office hours at Roche Bros from 8-10 a.m. on Friday. Stop by and talk.