Join the Saint Agrippina Society for the 105th Feast of St. Agrippina August 1 – 4, 2019 on Hanover Street in the North End. All events are open to the public. The opening ceremony with the procession of St. Agrippina will take place on Thursday, August 1 beginning at 7 p.m. The fun continues all Read More…
Photographer Jeff Tamagini has been walking with the North End feast processions for several years. He is planning on making a book after about ten years. In the meantime, enjoy Jeff’s photos from the 2018 St. Agrippina, St. Anthony’s and Fisherman’s Feasts. All photos by Jeff Tamagini, Tamagini Visuals. Contact Jeff at: jeff.tamagini.5@gmail.com
The 104th St. Agrippina’s Feast was capped off Sunday with a 10-hour Grand Procession through the North End streets. Both the North End Marching Band and the Italian-American Band kept everyone upbeat with traditional feast music. Adding some Irish flair to the festive procession were the Greater Boston Firefighters Pipe and Drum Corps. The Grand Procession ended with the Read More…
The 104th Feast of Saint Agrippina di Mineo this weekend marked the start of the 2018 “big” feasts in Boston’s North End. After a dedication, blessing and unveiling, the children’s procession led the way on Hanover Street followed by the large statue of Saint Agrippina to the Greenway before returning to her new weekend feast chapel. Read More…
Feast season is here. Frank and Jordan are high over Hanover Street building the chapel for this weekend’s Feast of St. Agrippina … … while others are meticulously pinning together the huge devotion sheets of dollars. Photos by Matt Conti. View the full schedule of North End feasts. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on Read More…
Universal Hub reports on a Boston Licensing Board hearing on Tuesday where organizer of the Saint Agrippina’s Feast, Warren Mustacchio, explained the chaotic scene when swarms of youths came through the North End streets. “It looked like Fenway Park getting out,” Mustacchio said. “I’ve never seen so many kids.” And the kids were feeling their Read More…
The 103rd St. Agrippina’s Feast was capped off Sunday with a 10-hour Grand Procession through the North End streets. Both the North End Marching Band and the Italian-American Band kept everyone upbeat with traditional feast music. Adding some Irish flair to the festive procession were the Greater Boston Firefighters Pipe and Drum Corps. The Grand Procession ended with the Read More…
The 103rd Feast of Saint Agrippina di Mineo opened on Thursday night marking the start of the 2017 feasts in Boston’s North End. After a dedication, blessing and unveiling, the children’s procession led the way on Hanover Street followed by the large statue of Saint Agrippina to the Greenway before returning to her new weekend Read More…
The Sons of Italy Drum and Bugle Corps bring their unique flair to the North End feasts every year. In this photo gallery, Gerri Palladino shares her photos from the group’s visit to the 2016 St. Agrippina’s Feast. See more coverage of the St. Agrippina’s Feast.
The 102nd St. Agrippina’s Feast was highlighted on Sunday with an 8 hour Grand Procession through the North End streets. Both the North End Marching Band and the Italian-American Band kept everyone upbeat with traditional feast music. Adding some of their own flair to the festive procession were the Greater Boston Firefighters Pipe and Drum Corps. The Grand Procession ended Read More…
It’s amazing what you can do with photo apps these days. Here’s the VIVA sign from the opening night of St. Agrippina’s Feast. With a little plotagraph magic, the image becomes a mesmerizing scene where the smoke is moving like a video (but not!). “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email Read More…
Passing down the the tradition, the Saint Agrippina Society organizes a “Children’s Procession” with neighborhood kids carrying a little saint statue complete with flowing ribbons. Fortunately, the children’s replica is a little lighter than the 1,200 lb. statue that needs 20 men to be carried. View more photos from the 2016 St. Agrippina’s Feast. Read More…