Things to know for Friday & the Weekend! Events for Friday, August 25th St. Anthony’s Feast – Endicott, N. Margin & Thacher Streets. August 25 – 27, Feast opens at 7:00 pm on Friday. 12pm-11pm Sat. & Sun. Sunday. 12:00 pm Grand Procession starts on Sunday! 2:00pm Bead-dazzled (Beading) at the North End Library. Learn to create a beautiful beaded bracelet Read More…
Each summer, hundreds of thousands attend our historic North End festivals. I don’t use the term historic lightly, because that’s exactly what they are. They’ve become something bigger than you or me. The traditions demonstrated during these weekend events grow more impressive with each passing generation. The fact they’ve lasted over a century is extraordinary. Read More…
Saint Anthony’s Society is excited to announce the schedule of events for the 2017 Feast Weekend. The celebration will mark its 98th year on August 24 – August 27 on Endicott, Thacher and North Margin Streets in the North End. This year festivities begin Thursday evening with the Feast of Santa Lucia and will continue Read More…
Things to know for Tuesday Events for Tuesday, August 22nd 6:30pm Sunset Harbor Cruise with Friends of Christopher Columbus Park at Long Wharf. Boarding begins at 6:30pm. The boat leaves the dock near the Marriott Long Wharf at 7:00pm and returns at approximately 10:00pm. There will be complimentary Hors d’oeurves, a cash bar, 50/50 raffle, and the chance to win Read More…
Saint Anthony’s Society is pleased to announce that Theodore Pasto is the recipient of the 2017 Father Mike Ciullo Scholarship at St. John School. Teddy will be attending Boston College High School in September. “The members congratulate the teachers, staff and families of Saint John School on another successful academic year,” said Jerry Moretti, President Read More…
Feast of Saint Lucy to Kick Off Saint Anthony’s Feast Weekend in 2017 Celebration will begin Thursday evening and continue all weekend. Gearing up for their Centennial Celebration in 2019, the organizers of the Feasts of Saint Anthony and Saint Lucy are announcing big schedule changes for the famous annual celebration. Beginning this year, the Read More…
Photographer Jeff Tamagini has been walking with the feast processions for six years now. He is planning on making a book after about 10 years. In the meantime, enjoy Jeff’s photos from the 2016 St. Anthony’s and Fisherman’s Feasts.
They call it the “Feast of all Feasts” and the 97th St. Anthony’s Feast lived up its billing. Hundreds of thousands came to visit the feast in Boston’s North End over the weekend, culminating in the grand finale procession where St. Anthony’s Club members carried the saint for over 10 hours making hundreds of stops Read More…
Opening Ceremonies at the 2016 St. Anthony’s Feast was a spectacle for thousands of devotees of the patron saint. Always on the last weekend in August, the gold-adorned statue of San Antonio emerged to the faithful crowds on under the glory of confetti and streamers. A blessing by Fr. Antonio of St. Leonard Church was followed by a short Read More…
Before the crowds arrive for the “Feast of All Feasts,” the St. Anthony’s Club hosted a street barbecue on Endicott Street to thank its neighbors. Thursday night was the time for neighbors to gather, catch up and prepare for the big feast. A team of society cooks and servers fed over 100 residents on tables setup Read More…
Saint Anthony’s Society has announced its schedule of events for the 2016 Feast! The celebration will mark its 97th year on August 26 – August 29 on Endicott, Thacher and North Margin Streets in the North End. Join us for a weekend of Italian American music, delicious foods and confections, religious services, cooking demonstrations, olive oil and cheese tastings, a 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…