The opening night of the 93rd Saint Anthony Feast was a spectacle to be seen on Friday as the meticulously gold-adorned statue of Saint Anthony emerged to throngs of the faithful. The exposition and blessing by Fr. Antonio from Saint Leonard Church was followed by a short procession before the statue found its temporary home Read More…
With near perfect weather forecast for the big weekend (unlike last year, thanks Irene), the mood was upbeat at the neighborhood cookout on Endicott Street as residents gathered on Thursday night before the crowds arrive for the 93rd Saint Anthony Feast that kicks off on Friday, August 24th at 7:00 pm. A large team of Read More…
National Geographic calls it “The Feast of All Feasts”! The North End’s famous Saint Anthony Feast is happening on August 24 – 26, 2012. This is the 93rd Anniversary of the Italian Religious Street Festival in honor of Saint Anthony Di Padua Da Montefalcione. The feast will be on Endicott, Thacher and North Margin Streets Read More…
News from Ducali Pizzeria & Bar on a special one-time Beer Garden during St. Anthony’s Feast (August 24-26, 2012): Ducali Pizzeria & Bar Celebrates Annual St. Anthony’s Feast with Pop-Up Outdoor Beer Garden Ducali offers its own feast for the “feast of all feasts” WHAT: In honor of Saint Anthony’s Feast, which annually floods the Read More…
News from the St. Anthony’s Society on a special event at this year’s feast: CELEBRITY CHEF MARY ANN ESPOSITO APPEARING AT ST. ANTHONY’S FEAST Featuring interactive culinary demonstration and cookbook signing Saturday, August 25, 2012 Join Celebrity Chef Mary Ann Esposito, creator and host of the PBS series, Ciao Italia, television’s longest running cooking show Read More…
North Ender Ricky Scimeca is interviewed in this video clip (1:13) from the 1-182nd Infantry currently deployed in Afghanistan after a fire fight against insurgents. Video courtesy of Nato Community TV. Just two weeks ago, PFC Scimeca, was home in the North End carrying the statue of Saint Anthony during this year’s feast. Thanks to Read More…
Watch the evening procession of the statue of San Antonio Di Padova Da Montefalcione from the Saint Anthony’s Feast held on September 4, 2011. At this late hour in the day, the statue of St. Anthony is quite a sight “loaded” with gifts and money. The bands are still going strong with some of the Read More…
Tropical Storm Irene may not have been as bad as expected, but it was still an experience. The video shows the scene in the North End / Waterfront area of Boston just after the rain subsided on Sunday, August 28, 2011. At the 3:00 minute mark in the video, there is a special message regarding Read More…
Due to weather concerns from this weekend’s expected storm, Irene, the Saint Anthony’s Society has postponed the Grand Procession scheduled for Sunday, August 28th until Sunday, September 4th at 12 Noon. On Sunday, September 4, 2011, the Grand Procession will begin at the St. Anthony Chapel located at 203 Endicott Street, Boston. The Feast of Read More…
Courtesy of the Saint Anthony Society, here is the official poster 2011 Saint Anthony’s Feast – 92nd Anniversary – Italian Religious Street Festival in honor of Saint Anthony Di Padua Da Montefalcione being held on August 26 – 28, 2011 in Boston’s North End on Endicott, Thacher and N. Margin Streets. The Feast in honor Read More…
News from the Saint Anthony’s Society on a special guest at this year’s feast: Join Bella Sera Wines as they present Emmy Award winning chef and bestselling author Giada De Laurentiis for a day of fun, free and interactive cooking demonstrations, recipe sharing and cookbook signings at the 92nd Annual Saint Anthony’s Feast in the Read More…