Societa San Giuseppe di Riesi held their annual procession to honor the popular Saint Joseph on Sunday afternoon. Carrying the St. Joseph statue through the streets of Boston’s North End, the group was accompanied by the the North End Marching Band and the Northeast Italian-American Band. Enjoy these photos from the day. See the North End Feast Schedule for the dates of upcoming summer feasts.
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