It will be a different celebration this year for Boston’s largest and most famous Italian street festival as they continue to honor Saint Anthony and Saint Lucy during COVID-19. This year, you can celebrate over a century of faith, family, community and tradition during our online celebration of Saint Anthony’s Feast on August 27 – 30, 2020. The Read More…
Author: Jason Aluia
North End Feast Societies Raise Over $6000 for Local Charities
The North End Religious Societies recently joined forces to benefit the neighborhood’s food insecurity programs run by the ABCD and NEW Health Center. The group designed and sold special edition All Saints shirts that have raised over $6,000! The money will fund neighborhood efforts addressing the ongoing public health crisis, as well as the purchase Read More…
North End Feast Societies Organize Fundraiser to Combat Food Insecurity During COVID-19
The North End Feasts Societies have teamed up to create an All Saints t-shirt to raise money for food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Proceeds from the online sale of the special edition shirt will benefit the neighborhood’s food insecurity programs run by the ABCD Neighborhood Service Center and NEW Health Center. These programs ensure fresh Read More…
Boston’s Ward Three Elects 35 Individuals
As Boston residents went to the polls during last Tuesday’s Presidential Primary, thousands voted down ballot to elect a new Ward Committees throughout the Commonwealth. In Boston’s Ward Three, 35 men and women were elected to a four-year term. Registered Democrats in Ward 3 also held a caucus at the Nazzaro Community Center on Saturday Read More…
Columbus Day Parade Returns to North End on Sunday; Giangregorio Brothers Honored
The North End Columbus Day Celebration Committee is returning to the North End for the 2019 parade on Sunday, October 13, and will be hosting an evening of celebration and commemoration the preceding Friday, October 11, at Ristorante Filippo. The reception will feature music, prizes, raffle items, refreshments and cocktails.Tickets are limited. They are $55 Read More…
Fireworks to Kick Off St. Anthony’s 100th Feast Weekend
Saint Anthony’s Feast Centennial Fireworks will take place Friday, August 23 at 8:30 p.m. over inner Boston Harbor. To begin the 100th Annual festivities, St. Anthony’s Society, with the generous support of our neighbor Faneuil Hall Marketplace has commissioned a firework display on the inner harbor. Best viewing will be at the Prince Street Park Read More…
Blessed Relics of Saint Anthony to Visit from Italy for 100th Feast
In celebration of the Centennial of the Feast of Saint Anthony, the members of Saint Anthony’s Society have announced the visitation of the Blessed Relics of Saint Anthony from the Pontifical Basilica Di Sant’ Antonio in Padua, Italy. Fr. Alessandro Ratti, OFM Conv of the Franciscan Friars of Padua, will travel with two major relics of the beloved Read More…
Louis Prima Jr. and The Witnesses Bringing the Swing to the Centennial Saint Anthony’s Feast
Born into an undeniable musical legacy, Louis Prima Jr. picks up the torch lit by his iconic father and leads his incarnation of The Witnesses headfirst into the future. Next stop is the Bandstand of the 100th Saint Anthony’s Feast on Friday, August 23, 2019. Their seamless blend of big band jazz, insanely danceable swing Read More…
Ward 3 Democrats to Hold Caucus on Saturday, June 1st
Registered Democrats in Ward 3 of Boston will hold a caucus at the Nazzaro Community Center, (30 North Bennett Street) on Saturday June 1st, 2019 at 10:30 AM to elect delegates to the 2018 Massachusetts Democratic Convention. Registration will begin at 10:00 AM. The Convention will be held on Saturday, September 14th at the MassMutual Read More…
NEAA Opening Day Honors 100th Anniversary of St. Anthony’s Feast
The North End Athletic Association (NEAA) recently opened its 2019 little league season at Langone Park in honor of the 100th Anniversary of Saint Anthony’s Feast. Saint Anthony Society President Paul D’Amore was presented with a commemorative league shirt and donation from NEAA Chairman Teddy Tomasone and Sports Coordinator John JR Romano. Hundreds of families Read More…
St. Anthony’s Feast Centennial Reception
Celebrate 100 Years of Faith, Family, Community & Tradition St. Anthony’s Feast Centennial Reception will take place Friday, June 7, 2019 from 7 p.m. – midnight at the Marriott Long Wharf Harborview Room. Tickets are $125.00 per person, black tie optional. Limited tickets are available. Contact Jason Aluia (617-447-4987) for availability. Join us for an Read More…
St. Anthony Society Hosts Ruffino Wine Dinners to Kick Off 100th Anniversary
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Saint Anthony’s Feast, the Saint Anthony Society is hosting several events in the neighborhood, beginning with a series of Ruffino wine dinners. The first dinner in the series was at Massimino’s Cucina Italiana, located on Endicott Street. The sold out dinner showcased a six-course tasting menu carefully prepared by Read More…