The St. Lucy Society kicked off their 98th Feast on Thursday night in honor of Santa Lucia, St. Lucy, Vergine e’ Martire – Protectress of Eyesight. The annual event comes a day before the opening of the big centennial for the St. Anthony’s Feast. This is the third year St. Lucy’s Feast has been held on the Thursday night before the St. Anthony’s Feast and it appeared to bring out a nice crowd to the festivities. (View more feast photos at MattConti.com)
After a blessing on Endicott Street by Fr. Alessandro Ratti, OFM Conv, Basilica of St Anthony in Padua, a solemn procession was made by society members through the neighborhood streets with a marching band, flower girls and color guard.
On Wednesday night, feast members hosted a neighbors night for the residents where the St. Anthony’s Feast will be held on Endicott, N. Margina and Thacher Streets. Stopping by were Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz and City Councilor Lydia Edwards.
