Saint Anthony's Feast 2023
When:
Thursday, Aug 24, 2023 4:00p -
Sunday, Aug 27, 2023 11:00p
Thursday, Aug 24, 2023 4:00p -
Sunday, Aug 27, 2023 11:00p
Where:
North End Boston
Surrounding areas
Boston, MA
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Date Idea, Festivals & Fairs, Food, Kid Friendly, Party
Event website:
http://www.stanthonysfeast.com/
Join us for the 104th "Feast of all Feasts!"
Each year the people of the North End invite you to celebrate with them as they honor their patrons Saint Anthony and Saint Lucy with colorful parades, religious services, strolling singers, live entertainment and of course an abundance of great Italian and American food.
ALL WEEKEND
- Filippo Berio Culinary Stage & Tasting Tent - Featuring Boston’s best chefs showcasing their “Cucina Italiana” - stop by for some fabulous demonstrations & tastings and selections of Filippo Berio’s new pesto, and olive oils.
- Regina Pizzeria Open Air Piazza - Enjoy an imported ice cold Stella Artois Beer or a glass of Ruffino Vino, and of course a slice of their world famous pizza.
Thursday, August 24th
- 5:00 PM: Opening Ceremonies & Procession of the Feast of Santa Lucia -Father Michael Della Penna, Pastor of Saint Leonard's Parish will lead us in the Opening Ceremonies and Exposition & Blessing of the Statue of Santa Lucia and devotees. The Statue of Santa Lucia will then be brought in Grand Solemn Procession through the streets of the North End accompanied by Italian street bands, flower girls and color guard.
- 6:30 PM: Dance & sing along to the sounds of 12 Barz Band. Get up and dance while enjoying a night in the neighborhood!
Friday, August 25th
- 12 PM: Enjoy lunch and the afternoon at the Feast while listening to traditional feast music by the Ray Cavicchio Orchestra on the main stage.
- 6:15 PM: Members of the societies take the statue of Santa Lucia in procession to St. Leonard Peace Garden to greet our Parish priests for the opening ceremonies of St. Anthony’s Feast.
- 7:00 PM: Opening Ceremonies of St. Anthony’s Feast - The exposition and blessing of the statue of Saint Anthony, members, fellow devotees, and the streets of the North End.
- Opening Procession - The statue of Saint Anthony is taken in procession, blessing the streets of the Feast and placed in the outdoor chapel for weekend vigil.
- 7:15 PM: Wonderful performance by Billy D and The Rock-its who will sing doo-wop and early rock and roll classics during their debut performance at Saint Anthony's Feast.
Saturday, August 26th
- 1:00 PM: Dance & sing along to classic Italian American entertainment by The BackTrack Band on the main stage.
- 5:00 PM: Outdoor Celebration of the Eucharist Celebrate a special mass in honor of Saint Anthony & followed by a Blessing with the Blessed Relic of Saint Anthony & distribution of Blessed Saint Anthony Bread.
- 6:00 PM: Benvenuti Parade - Join in the fun with members and Italian marching bands in parade as we welcome everyone to the neighborhood.
- 7:00 PM: Dance the night away to the spectacular performance by Aaron Caruso & Friends. Accompanied by a great band and vocalists, this modern-day Mario Lanza will take you on a journey to Italy, Broadway and through the classic American songbook.
Sunday, August 27th
- 10:30 AM: Mass celebrated in Italian in honor of Saint Anthony at Saint Leonard of Port Maurice Church, Hanover Street, North End.
- 12 NOON: Grand Procession of Saint Anthony - Join us for the start of the ten-hour grand procession. The statue of Saint Anthony is carried through the streets of the North End accompanied by Italian street bands, award winning drum & bugle corps, school marching bands, sponsor floats, and color guard.
- 1:30 PM: Enjoy the afternoon at the Feast while listening to a wonderful musical performance by Ambrosiani on the main stage.
- 7:00 PM: Dance & sing along to classic Italian American entertainment by Seabreeze on the main stage.
- 9:30 PM: Feast Grand Finale - Saint Anthony returns to Endicott Street amidst confetti and streamers.
- 10:30 PM: Drawing & announcement of the Saint Lucy Feast Charity Raffle.
- 10:45 PM: Closing Ceremonies of St. Anthony’s Feast - Join us for the candlelit last walk of Saint Anthony to his permanent chapel.
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.
Other events include: The Filippo Berio Culinary Pavilion featuring cooking demonstrations and sampling from the North End and Boston’s most fabulous restaurant, an annual Open Air Mass in honor of Saint Anthony, including the veneration and individual blessing of the Relic of Saint Anthony and the distribution of blessed Saint Anthony Bread.
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