Marking the end of the North End’s major summer feasts, the 92nd St. Lucy’s Feast was held on Monday night concluding with a solemn night procession and fireworks. St. Lucy’s Feast is in honor of Santa Lucia, Vergine e’ Martire – Protectress of Eyesight and is hosted by the Saint Lucy Society on Endicott Street Read More…
The Sunday Grand Procession brought the statue of Saint Anthony to every corner of the North End, accompanied by eight bands throughout the marathon day as devotees paid tribute to Saint Anthony Di Padua Da Montefalcione. The event was held on Sunday, August 25, 2013. There are over 100 photos in this second photo gallery Read More…
The Sunday Grand Procession at the 94th St. Anthony’s Feast started with the emergence of the saint’s statue for its 10-hour journey through the streets of Boston’s North End. There were eight bands on hand to celebrate this time honored tradition for the “Feast of all Feasts.” Bringing many to tears, the religious walk through the Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUSEGp0aWcs] The Flight of the Angel was the highlight of the 103rd Fisherman’s Feast in honor of Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca, held on August 18, 2013 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…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko3_cUiHOfI] The Opening Ceremonies at the 94th St. Anthony’s Feast did not disappoint the hundreds of devotees that gathered Friday night on Endicott Street. The gold-adorned statue of San Antonio emerged to the faithful crowds under the haze of confetti and streamers. A blessing by Fr. Antonio of St. Leonard Church was followed by Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhiaVhdy3jY] If you are attending this year’s St. Anthony’s Feast or just a devoted fan of San Antonio, you will want to watch the the full film documentary of “Patron Saint: The Montefalcione Devotion to Saint Anthony” that was recently made available online. The documentary was produced by North End resident, Christian Guarino of Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbUMQuzzJbU] This video captures the Sunday Grand Procession of the Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca through the streets of Boston’s North End for the 103rd Anniversary Fisherman’s Feast. The eight hour procession was held on August 18, 2013 with many devotions and celebrations along the way. Society members were kept in rhythm by the Read More…
We are thrilled to display these inspiring images from the 103rd Fisherman’s Feast Grand Procession of the Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca, by photographer Jeff Tamagini. He also shares the spectacular Flight of the Angel at the end of the feast. (Ed: My favorite are the confetti hats.) See more of Jeff’s work at Tamagini Read More…
For the 103rd time at the Fisherman’s Feast, the Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca statue was carried through the streets of the North End in an 8-hour procession held on Sunday, August 18, 2013. The festivities and devotion were accompanied by several marching bands and a homemade fisherman’s float. The Fisherman’s Feast is the North Read More…
After Sunday’s Grand Procession through the streets of the North End, the statue of the Madonna returned home to North, Fleet and Lewis Streets where thousands had gathered for the famous “Flight of the Angel” at 103nd Fisherman’s Feast in honor of Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca. The angels recite the devotion in Italian followed Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0RZJnRoSf0] The Madonna del Soccorso Society of Boston presented Mayor Thomas M. Menino with their annual “Italian American of the Year” award during the Opening Night of the 103rd Fisherman’s Feast in Boston’s North End on August 15, 2013. “We are honored to be able to give this award to the mayor for everything Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0bw9ACdv40] The 93rd Madonna Della Cava Feast was held on August 9-11, 2013 in Boston’s North End. This video shows scenes from Opening Night and the exposition of the image of the Madonna on Friday night. Then, it transitions to Sunday’s Grand Procession through the streets of the North End. Featured bands include the Read More…