The 108th Fisherman’s Feast continued the tradition of the North End’s oldest running Italian festival. The celebration honors Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca. Opening night featured the Blessing of the Fishing Waters and the feast ended with the famous aerial grand finale, Flight of the Angel.
Fisherman’s Feast Chapel for the Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca
Bringing out the statue of Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca at the 108th Fisherman’s Feast
Night scene at 108th Fisherman’s Feast
Carriers for the statue of Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca
Carrying the statue of Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca at the Fisherman’s Feast
Cannoli anyone?
Night scene at 108th Fisherman’s Feast
Blessing of the Fishing Waters at 108th Fisherman’s Feast
Blessing of the Fishing Waters at 108th Fisherman’s Feast
At Columbus Park with statue of Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca
fr. Matt carries the statue of Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca
Little band member
Ribbons for Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca
Lifting high
Readying the poles for the procession
Confetti at opening of 108th Fisherman’s Feast
Bringing out the statue of Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca to Ave Maria
Opening the curtains for the entrance of the staute of Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca
Flying Angel Sophia Fialkosky soars over the 108th Fisherman’s Feast
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