Saint Anthony's Feast
When:
Thursday, Aug 22, 2019 5:00p -
Sunday, Aug 25, 2019 11:00p
Thursday, Aug 22, 2019 5:00p -
Sunday, Aug 25, 2019 11:00p
Where:
North End
Thacher St and Endicott St
Boston, MA 02114
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Date Idea, Festivals & Fairs, Food, Kid Friendly, Music, Performing Arts
Event website:
http://www.stanthonysfeast.com/
Begun in 1919, by Italian immigrants from the small town of Montefalcione in Avellino, Saint Anthony’s Feast has become the largest Italian Religious Festival in New England. Named the “Feast of all Feasts” by National Geographic Magazine, this authentic Italian street festival has it all for people of every age: parades, strolling singers, live entertainment, contests and religious services are held daily.
Visitors stroll the beautifully decorated streets sampling the best Italian street foods from 100 pushcarts enjoying arancini, sausage peppers & onion, quahogs, calamari, pizza, pasta and of course zeppole, cannoli, and gelato. Guests can also browse the wide selection of souvenir keepsakes and mementos.
The highlight of the Feast is the ten-hour procession of the Statue of Saint Anthony through the streets of the North End accompanied by devotees, numerous marching bands and floats. The Statue of the Saint returns to his chapel as confetti and streamers cascade from the rooftops.
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