The 104th Fisherman’s Feast opened on Thursday night, August 14, 2014 in Boston’s North End on North, Fleet and Lewis Streets. The statue of La Madonna Del Soccorso di Sciacca left her permanent chapel for a solemn procession to Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park for the Annual Blessing of the Fishing Waters.
Joining the celebration this year was the Santa Rosalia society that is marking its 75th year. Mayor Marty Walsh was also on hand to open the Fisherman’s Feast with a proclamation. See the full schedule of events at FishermansFeast.com.
Jeff Tamagini of Tamagini Visuals shares his photos from opening night in the following gallery.
It was Neighborhood Night on Thursday before the St. Anthony’s Feast officially begins on Endicott Street. A team of society cooks and servers fed over 100 residents that setup tables on the street. Local officials were on hand as were sponsors from Regina Pizza, Filippo’s, Eagle Bank and Stella Artois. The Thursday night gathering gave Read More…
For those missing the warmer summer months, here’s a throwback to the 2018 feasts season! Lisa Armstrong shares this photo of the Captain, hard at work at the Fisherman’s Feast. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos via email to info@northendwaterfront.com or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a caption or story telling us about Read More…
A procession honoring Saint Padre Pio took place on Sunday, June 23, through the streets of Boston’s North End. The procession began at St. Leonard’s Church where devotees hoisted the statue of St. Padre Pio onto their shoulders and proceeded to carry the Saint around the neighborhood. St. Padre Pio was canonized by Pope John Read More…
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