Neighborhood View of the Day:
The color guard is ready for the Grand Procession at the Fisherman’s Feast. Here they are from Friday’s Blessing of the Waters on the way to Christopher Columbus Park. See more from the Fisherman’s Feast.
What’s Going on Today:
- After a 10:00 am outdoor mass, the Grand Procession of the Fisherman’s Feast leaves Lewis Street at 12:30 pm for a long day on the streets of the North End. There will be marching bands and floats.
- At sundown, “The Great Gatsby” (1974 version) movie will be shown at Christopher Columbus Park.
- At 8:00 pm, the famous Flight of the Angel takes place on North Street at the end of the Fisherman’s Feast. This year’s flying angel is Victoria Bono with side angels Serina D’Amico and Haley Graffeo Dufresne.
View the details on upcoming events and meetings in the Events Calendar.
New on the Blog:
- The Sicilian Way – Fisherman’s Feast – Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca Procession [Photos]
- Weekly North End Trash Roundup
- North End Feast Procession Photo on WGBH Digital Mural Overlooking Mass Pike
- Local Former FBI Agent, James Ring, Publishes Terror Plot Novel, “Necessary Assets”
- Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino Presented “Italian American of the Year” Award at Fisherman’s Feast [Video]
- Greenway Conservancy Shows Off Carousel Characters at Tiffany & Co. Foundation Grove
- Resident: How About More Bike Racks?
- New Local Theater Group in North End to Premiere, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” Starring Laurie D’Elia – Tickets Available
- 103rd Fisherman’s Feast Opening Night & Blessing of the Fishing Waters [Photos]
- Senior NEAA Dodgers (16-18) Take Home RBI Championship
- Police Blotter: Salem Street Store Owner Threatened With Knife
- NEMPAC Children’s Scholarship Program 2013 – 2014
People are Talking in the Comments:
- Mark B { What I was told is that it will be black-topped when they repave all of Salem and I believe that is scheduled for after Labor… } – Aug 17, 11:36 PM
- Mark B { I’m so buying this book right now for my Kindle! } – Aug 17, 11:03 PM
- Mark { How long before someone proposes a 4 ft. high chain link fence? Think of the children! } – Aug 17, 6:03 PM
- Mark { Speaking of which, wasn’t that “parklet” set to be finished by now? There’s not much to it, so I don’t understand what’s taking so long. } – Aug 17, 5:49 PM
- Mark { Another Mark here. I don’t think many people are driving into the North End after 2:00 a.m. since there’s nowhere to park. How, then, would… } – Aug 17, 5:30 PM
Join the discussion. Your comments are highly encouraged!
Boston Weather:
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Sunday August 18
Partly cloudy skies in the morning will give way to cloudy skies during the afternoon. High 79F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. - 10-Day Forecast
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