The 106th Fisherman’s Feast kicked off this weekend in Boston’s North End on North, Fleet and Lewis Streets. The statue of La Madonna Del Soccorso di Sciacca emerged from her permanent chapel for a solemn procession to Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park for the Annual Blessing of the Fishing Waters. View more photos here. Photos by Matt Conti.
The 106th Fisherman’s Feast in Honor of Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca is scheduled for Thursday, August 18 through Sunday, August 21, 2016 in Boston’s North End at North, Fleet and Lewis Streets. Opening ceremonies start at 7pm on Thursday night where the statue of La Madonna Del Soccorso will leave her permanent chapel on Read More…
In a few weeks the Society of the Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca will host the annual Fisherman’s Feast. This will be the 106th year the feast will be held and I believe this is the oldest continuous feast in the North End. It’s also my favorite feast not only because I grew up practically Read More…
The famous North End Italian Feasts were featured at this week’s Community Chat as part of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting. Introduced by NEWNC President John Pregmon and moderated by new member, Michael Bonetti, representatives from the four largest North End religious societies presented their plans for the upcoming feast season and other activities throughout Read More…
Gearing up for the Summer 2016 North End Feasts, the clubs and societies gathered on Saturday for the 2nd Annual Battle of the North End Saints Bocce Tournament. St. Anthony’s Club defeated St Lucy’s and the Fisherman’s Club in early rounds to face returning champs St. Agrippina Society in the Championship Round to take home The Read More…
Watch this video for clips from the 105th Fisherman’s Feast. Special highlights include the Snow Hill Street run, confetti fun, dancing to the band music and the complete Flight of the Angel finale on North Street. See more coverage of the Fisherman’s Feast.
Can’t get enough of the 105th Fisherman’s Feast? Here are 100+ photos from Opening Night, the Blessing of the Fishing Waters, Sunday’s Procession and the famous Flight of the Angel. Thank you to Jeff Tamagini of Tamagini Visuals for sharing these terrific images! (Open any image to start a full screen slideshow.) View more North End Feasts Read More…
The 105th Fisherman’s Feast featured the Grand Procession of the Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca through the streets of Boston’s North End on August 15, 2015. At the end of Sunday’s Grand Procession, the statue of the Madonna returned home to North, Fleet and Lewis Streets where thousands had gathered for the famous “Flight of Read More…
Highlights from the 2015 Flight of the Angel are shown in the video above from the 105th Fisherman’s Feast in honor of Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca, held August 2015 in Boston’s North End. As the society members bring the Madonna statue home to North Street, two side angels on balconies recite an Italian devotion followed by Read More…
The 105th Fisherman’s Feast kicked off this weekend in Boston’s North End on North, Fleet and Lewis Streets. The statue of La Madonna Del Soccorso di Sciacca left her permanent chapel for a solemn procession to Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park for the Annual Blessing of the Fishing Waters. Angela Menino accepted a memorial honor on behalf of the late Read More…
The 105th Fisherman’s Feast in Honor of Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca is scheduled for Thursday, August 13 through Sunday, August 16, 2015 in Boston’s North End at North, Fleet and Lewis Streets. Opening ceremonies start at 7pm on Thursday night where the staute of La Madonna Del Soccorso will leave her permanent chapel on Read More…
The 2015 Fisherman’s Feast Banquet by the Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca Society of Boston honored longtime member Salvatore “Chickie” Travato for Lifetime Achievement. Member of the Year awards were presented to Salvatore LoPiccolo and Vincent J. Bono. Your editor was also thrilled to receive the Neighbor of the Year award. The annual banquet was held Read More…