All the North End feast societies came together on All Saints Day for a celebratory gathering in Boston’s North End. Known primarily for their feasts and processions, the groups sponsored a Community Mass on November 1st at Saint Leonard Church. After the Mass, a special “All Saints” procession commenced through the streets with the North End Marching Read More…
I met up with a friend last Sunday afternoon. We spent some time at a local waterfront spot and after she’d left to catch her train, I decided a walk would be a great way to wind down with the weekend on its way out. Knowing the Feast of Feasts was still very much in Read More…
A once in a generation celebration came to fruition for the 100th Anniversary of the Saint Anthony’s Feast as the gold-adorned statue emerged for its centennial to the faithful under the glory of confetti and streamers. The largest Italian festival in New England attracted hundreds of thousands over the weekend to honor San Antonio and participate in Read More…
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 Read More…
With the big centennial St. Anthony’s Feast coming up this weekend, the neighborhood is abuzz with excitement and preparations! People from near and far visit Boston’s North End during the summer months to take part in the many Italian feasts that often feature live music, food stalls, games and processions through the streets. What’s your Read More…
The 100th Saint Anthony’s Feast is coming to the North End Friday, August 23 through Sunday, August 25 on Endicott, Thacher and North Margin Streets. Festivities begin Thursday evening with the Feast of Santa Lucia. Opening ceremonies and the procession of the Feast of Santa Lucia will begin at 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 22. The Statue will be Read More…
On the night before the Red Arrows flew over Boston Harbor, it was a flight of a more spiritual kind in Boston’s North End with the annual Flight of the Angel capping off the grand finale of the 109th Fisherman’s Feast in honor of Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca. The 2019 Flying Angel was Victoria Carregal with side angels Mia Graffeo and Gianna Read More…
The 109th Fisherman’s Feast kicked off this weekend continuing the tradition of the North End’s oldest running Italian festival. The feast honors Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca with ceremonies at the Fisherman’s Club on North & Lewis Streets. Opening ceremonies fell on Assumption Day, August 15th, so all the Madonna groups joined for a special Read More…
The 109th Fisherman’s Feast in Honor of La Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca is scheduled for Thursday, August 15 through Sunday, August 18, 2019 in Boston’s North End at North, Fleet and Lewis Streets. Opening ceremonies start at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday night when the statue of La Madonna Del Soccorso will leave her permanent chapel Read More…
The annual feast honoring Maria SS Della Cava, Principal Patron of Pietraperzia, Sicily took place August 9 – 11 in Boston’s North End. The three day celebration culminated in a grand procession in which the Image of the Madonna was carried through the streets accompanied by society members and two marching bands. See photos from Read More…
The Madonna Della Cava Society of Boston’s North End held their 99th annual feast on the weekend of August 9-11, 2019. With food vendors and nightly entertainment, the MDC society brought out the image of Maria SS Della Cava, Principal Patron of Pietraperzia, Sicily, and processed until dark throughout Boston’s North End. Joseph “Cool Joe” Buceta Way Read More…
The 99th annual grand religious feast for Madonna Della Cava will be held August 9, 10 & 11, 2019 at Hanover and Battery Streets in Boston’s North End. The celebration begins Friday, August 9 at 7 p.m. with a blessing of the Madonna at 3 Battery Street, followed by a short procession. The festival will Read More…