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North End Stories: Joe Scrapicchio Talks About the Origins of the Feasts

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North End Stories produces another terrific interview as part of its historical digital narrative project on the North End. In this video, Joe Scrapicchio explains the origins of the North End feasts, a tradition of festivals that immigrants brought over with them from Italy. View more videos and photos at NorthEndStories.com.

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Video: 94th St. Anthony’s Feast – Scenes from the 10 Hour Grand Procession in Boston’s North End (Includes St. Lucy’s Procession)

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The Grand Procession of the 94th St. Anthony’s Feast was held on Sunday, August 25, 2013, featuring a 10-hour journey through the streets of Boston’s North End. Starting with the emergence of the St. Anthony statue on Endicott Street, there were several bands on hand to celebrate this time honored tradition for the “Feast of Read More…
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Photo Gallery: 88th Saint Joseph’s Feast 2013 Grand Procession

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The 88th Saint Joseph’s Feast Grand Procession was held on Sunday, July 28th for seven hours through the streets of the North End. Starting off the procession, a representative of the Mayor’s office in Riesi, Sicily read a special proclamation for the feast. The photo gallery below shows photos from the Feast along with hours Read More…
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2017 Procession of San Rocco in Boston’s North End [Photos]

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The Society of San Rocco held their annual procession on Sunday, July 16, 2017 through the streets of Boston’s North End. Traditional music was played by the Roma Band and Northeast Italian Band. The Story of Saint Rocco – Saint Rocco was born into an aristocratic French family. He turned away from his worldly inheritance and status, giving Read More…