Neighbors Night on Endicott Street as St. Anthony Society Gears Up for Weekend Feast [Photos]
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The St. Anthony Societyon Endicott Street hosted their annual Neighbors Night BBQ on Thursday night. A large team of society cooks and servers fed over 100 residents that setup tables on the street. It’s an election year, so there was plenty of hand grabbing, political talk and an impromptu visit from outgoing Mayor Thomas M. Menino. A special performance was also given by the kids from the Nazzaro Center Band. Thursday was the time for neighbors to gather, catch up and prepare for the feast and the public crowds. In the meantime, enjoy these photos from outside the St. Anthony club on Endicott Street. See the 94th Saint Anthony’s Feast poster.
The 109th Fisherman’s Feast kicked off this weekend continuing the tradition of the North End’s oldest running Italian festival. The feast honors Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca with ceremonies at the Fisherman’s Club on North & Lewis Streets. Opening ceremonies fell on Assumption Day, August 15th, so all the Madonna groups joined for a special Read More…
Societa San Giuseppe di Riesi held a procession on Sunday afternoon through the streets of Boston’s North End in honor of Saint Joseph. Accompanying the St. Joseph procession were the North End Marching Band and the Northeast Italian-American Band. Enjoy these photos from the day. Photos by Matt Conti.
National Geographic calls it “The Feast of All Feasts”! The North End’s famous Saint Anthony Feast is happening on August 24 – 26, 2012. This is the 93rd Anniversary of the Italian Religious Street Festival in honor of Saint Anthony Di Padua Da Montefalcione. The feast will be on Endicott, Thacher and North Margin Streets Read More…