Saint Joseph’s Feast: Procession of the Statue of St. Joseph through the North End – July 31, 2011

Video: The procession of the Saint Joseph statue through the North End streets featuring the Lawrence Italian Band the renowned North End Marching Band.

This weekend was the first feast of the season, the 86th Annual Saint Joseph Feast, held on Hanover St., Battery St. and organized by the Saint Joseph Society. In addition to a stage on Hanover St., there was a large covered performance area on the Paul Revere Mall (Prado) where several music and dance performances where held during the feast.

Check out the links below for video highlights from the performances, including the first Historic Unity Celebration, honoring other ethnic groups that immigrated through the North End.

Find out more about the society at StJosephsBoston.org.

View the latest North End Feast Schedule.

More posts:

• Irish Invasion in the North End – Honoring Ray Flynn & John J. Somers
• Chinese Performances in the Prado as part of Historic Unity Celebration
• Jewish Music in the North End from the Saint Joseph Society