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Video: Madonna delle Grazie Procession – July 2011

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On July 10, 2011, the procession was held for Madonna delle Grazie in Boston’s North End. Featuring Saint Alfio’s Band and the Northeast Italian Band, the procession started at St. Leonard’s Church at the corner of Hanover & Prince Streets and made its way through the neighborhood with many stops along the way.

Madonna delle Grazie (Our Lady of Graces) is a devotion to the Virgin Mary in the Roman Catholic Church. (More at Wikipedia.)

View the feast schedule for upcoming processions and festivals.

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