[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gx-ZDBXXqJA] On Sunday evening at the 2011 Feast of Saint Agrippina Di Mineo, there was the traditional “Tug of War” between the two sides of the famous statue. Then, it was the “Dance of 20 Men” on Hanover Street which concluded with everyone dancing around Saint Agrippina. Both ceremonies are shown in the above Read More…
Tag: Feasts
U.S. Air Force Band of Liberty and Guests Play at Saint Joseph’s Feast
As part of the feast activities organized by the Saint Joseph Society, the U.S. Air Force Band of Liberty played on the Paul Revere Mall with singer Michele Harris and guest Mark Antonelli. A special presentation was also made to North Ender Angelo Polcari. The event was held on Friday, July 29, 2011. More Read More…
Feast of Saint Agrippina Di Mineo Opening Night [Photos]
Photos from Opening Night at the Saint Agrippina Feast on Hanover Street on the evening of August 5, 2011. Photos by Matt Conti.
Chinese Music and Dance at the Historic Unity Celebration in the North End
Video: Music and dance from Chinese groups that performed on the Paul Revere Mall, Prado, on July 27, 2011. (Ed: My favorite is the version of “Edelweiss” toward the end of the video.) Chinese performers came to the North End as part of the Historic Unity Celebration, sponsored by the Saint Joseph Society. The event Read More…
Jewish Music at 2011 Historic Unity Celebration
If you like Jewish music, you will love this video from the 2011 Historic Unity Celebration, sponsored by the Saint Joseph Society. The performance was held on July 27, 2011 at the Prado / Paul Revere Mall. As part of the celebration, Richard Egbert was honored for his contributions to the Jewish community in the Read More…
Saint Joseph’s Feast: Procession of the Statue of St. Joseph through the North End – July 31, 2011
Video: The procession of the Saint Joseph statue through the North End streets featuring the Lawrence Italian Band the renowned North End Marching Band. This weekend was the first feast of the season, the 86th Annual Saint Joseph Feast, held on Hanover St., Battery St. and organized by the Saint Joseph Society. In addition to Read More…
Irish Invasion in the North End – Honoring Ambassador Ray Flynn & John J. Somers
Video: Irish Night on the Prado with excerpts of the music, step-dancing, history reading and full speeches/songs by John J. Somers and Ambassador Ray Flynn. (Ed: Don’t miss the Boston Police bagpipes with the Irish Rock Band, Dervy, near the end of the video.) The tourists checked their maps and the residents checked their wine Read More…
Typical North End Summer Night with Jewish & Chinese Music (and a Visit from Santa)
As the photos show, it was a typical summer night on Wednesday, July 27th in the North End … Jewish music, Chinese folk dancing and a visit from Santa Claus! Well, let’s explain. The Saint Joseph Society hosted a Historic Unity Celebration on the Prado with an evening of performances by Jewish and Chinese groups. Read More…
St. Anthony’s Feast & Circle of Friends to Air on TV
“Saint Anthony’s Feast and the Circle of Friends” A documentary on the North End’s Saint Anthony’s Feast Tune in to this special program on Sunday, August 7 @11:30AM on WBZTV and on Wednesday, August 17 @ 9:30PM on TV38, that tells the behind the scenes story of what it takes to create one of New Read More…
Saint Rocco Procession in the North End – July 2011
Video: Procession Saint Rocco in the North End, Boston on July 17, 2011. The Story of Saint Rocco Saint Rocco was born into an aristocratic French family. He turned away from his worldly inheritance and status, giving all of his possessions to the poor and the sick. Saint Rocco willingly turned to a life of Read More…
Video: Madonna delle Grazie Procession – July 2011
On July 10, 2011, the procession was held for Madonna delle Grazie in Boston’s North End. Featuring Saint Alfio’s Band and the Northeast Italian Band, the procession started at St. Leonard’s Church at the corner of Hanover & Prince Streets and made its way through the neighborhood with many stops along the way. Madonna delle Read More…
Video: Procession of Saint Anthony of Padua Through Boston’s North End – June 2011
[responsive_vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/25010027] Saint Anthony of Padua was honored on Sunday, June 12, 2011 with a procession through through the streets of Boston’s North End neighborhood. Traditional music was provided by the Roma Band. The video above shows the procession starting with a blessing at Saint Leonard Church at the corner of Hanover and Prince Streets. Read More…