Saint Anthony's Feast 2026 | Boston's North End

Celebrate the 107th anniversary of Saint Anthony's Feast and the 105th Feast of Santa Lucia in Boston's North End — August 27, 28, 29 & 30, 2026. Begun in 1919 by Italian immigrants from Montefalcione (Avellino, Italy), Saint Anthony's Feast is the largest Italian religious festival in New England, named the "Feast of all Feasts" by National Geographic. This authentic Italian street festival features colorful processions and parades, religious services, strolling singers, live entertainment on the Main Stage, and an abundance of great Italian and American food.

Stroll the beautifully decorated streets and sample the best Italian street foods from nearly 100 pushcarts and vendors — arancini, sausage peppers & onions, quahogs, calamari, pizza, pasta, and of course zeppole, cannoli, and gelato. The highlight of the weekend is the ten-hour Grand Procession of the Statue of Saint Anthony through the North End, accompanied by devotees, marching bands, and floats.

Thursday, August 27

• 5:00 PM — Feast and vendors open
• 5:00 PM — Opening Ceremonies and Procession of the Feast of Santa Lucia, with the Italian American Band of Lawrence and the Roma Band of Boston
• 6:30 PM — 12 Barz Band on the Main Stage
• 10:00 PM — Feast closes for the evening

Friday, August 28

• 11:00 AM — Feast and vendors open
• 12:00 PM — Ray Cavicchio Orchestra on the Main Stage
• 6:15 PM — Procession of Santa Lucia to Saint Leonard's Church
• 7:00 PM — Opening Ceremonies of Saint Anthony's Feast and Procession of Saint Anthony to the Outdoor Chapel
• 7:15 PM — Billy D and The Rock-Its on the Main Stage
• 10:00 PM — Feast closes for the evening

Saturday, August 29

• 9:00 AM — Public Veneration of the Relics of Saint Anthony at the Outdoor Chapel
• 11:00 AM — Feast and vendors open
• 1:00 PM — The BackTrack Band on the Main Stage
• 5:00 PM — Outdoor Celebration of the Eucharist on the Main Stage
• 5:45 PM — Blessing with the Relics of Saint Anthony and Saint Lucy and distribution of blessed Saint Anthony Bread
• 6:00 PM — Aaron Caruso and Friends on the Main Stage as the Benvenutti Parade begins
• 10:00 PM — Feast closes for the evening

Sunday, August 30

• 10:30 AM — Italian Mass at Saint Leonard of Port Maurice Church (320 Hanover Street)
• 11:00 AM — Feast and vendors open
• 12:00 PM — 10-Hour Grand Procession of Saint Anthony begins at the Outdoor Chapel
• 1:30 PM — Ambrosiani on the Main Stage
• 7:00 PM — Seabreeze on the Main Stage
• 9:30 PM — Closing Ceremonies of Saint Anthony's Feast

Other Feast Features

• Frigo Cheese Culinary Pavilion — hourly chef demonstrations at Thacher & Endicott Streets
• Regina Pizzeria Open Air Piazza — wine and world-famous pizza, including the Saint Anthony Pizza
• Nearly 100 vendors selling Italian sweet and savory foods, jewelry, novelties, and more

Good to know: There are no tickets for entry — the Feast is free to attend, and any entity selling tickets is a scam. Participants pay vendors directly, and not all vendors accept credit cards, so bring cash. For safety, no bags, beverages, or containers may be brought into the Feast area. Location: Endicott Street and surrounding North End streets, Boston, MA 02113.

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