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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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2014 North End Religious Processions & Feasts Schedule

Posted on Author Matt Conti

 Please note: There are two major changes in the schedule for 2014. The St. Joseph’s Feast has moved from July to October (Italian Heritage Month). This year is also the 100th Anniversary of the St. Agrippina’s Feast that is expanding to 4 days, starting on Thursday, July 31st. [hr] North End Italian and Religious Festivals Read More…
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The Weekender: Prince Postale Closing, Construction Update, Loft & Vine Opens, All Saints Way & Old Waterfront Historic Status

Posted on Author Amanda Stoll

The weekend is here! This week’s top posts include business openings and closings, construction updates, and historical pieces of the North End. See the most read articles below. North End’s Prince Postale Shop Shipped to the World After over ten years on the corner of Prince and Salem Street, Prince Postale owner John Sullivan announces the shop will be Read More…
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Video of St. Agrippina Grand Procession From Unveiling to Dancing in the Rain

Posted on Author Matt Conti

This video captures both the sun and the rain of the Grand Procession in honor of Saint Agrippina, held on Sunday, August 5, 2012 through the streets of Boston’s North End. It was an extremely hot and humid day as twenty men carried the heavy statue of the Saint Agrippina through all the North End Read More…