Saint Anthony's Feast Schedule 2012
7:00 PM
Opening Ceremonies - The exposition and blessing of the statue of Saint Anthony, devotees and the streets of the North End followed by a short procession.
7:30 PM
Wonderful entertainment on the Main Stage – TBA
All Weekend
The Filipo Berio Culinary Pavilion featuring Boston’s best chefs showcasing their “Cucina Italiana” stop by for some fabulous demonstrations, olive oil tastings & samples (on the hour - all weekend)
Regina Pizzeria Open Air Piazza - Enjoy an imported ice cold Peroni Beer or a glass Bella Sera vino and of course a slice of their world famous pizza
12 NOON
Spend the afternoon enjoying classic Italian festival music on the Main Stage – TBA.
5:00 PM
Outdoor Celebration of the Eucharist
Celebrate 93 years of faith and tradition during a special mass in honor of Saint Anthony. Followed by the Blessing with the Relic of Saint Anthony & Distribution of Blessed St. Anthony Bread
6:30-10:00 PM
Benvenuti Parade through the streets of the North End with classic Italian street bands
7:00 PM
Enjoy a spectacular musical performance on the Main Stage – TBA
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 ten hour grand procession, as 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
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Enjoy a great musical performance on the Main Stage – TBA
7:00 PM
Enjoy a wonderful performance on the main stage – TBA
9:30 PM
Feast Grand Finale - Saint Anthony returns to Endicott Street amidst confetti and streamers.
11:00 PM
Traditional candlelight last walk of Saint Anthony to the chapel for the Opening Ceremonies of the Feast of Santa Lucia. Exposition and blessing of the Statue of Santa Lucia and devotees followed by a short procession
12:05 PM
Mass celebrated in honor of Santa Lucia at Saint Leonard of Port Maurice Church, Hanover Street, North End
5:00 PM
Procession of Santa Lucia
Join us for the solemn procession, as the statue of Santa Lucia is carried through the streets of the North End accompanied by Italian street bands, flower girls and color guard
6:30 PM
Enjoy an old fashioned Feast night in the neighborhood – Musical Performance TBA
10:30 PM
Drawing & Announcement of the Saint Lucy Society Charity Raffle
11:00 PM
A candlelight procession will accompany the statue of Santa Lucia to the chapel for closing ceremonies
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Public Transportation
Commuter Rail to North Station: walk down Causeway Street and turn right onto Endicott Street.
T via Green or Orange Lines to North Station: walk down Causeway Street and turn right onto Endicott Street.
Take the T via Green or Blue Lines to Government Center: walk trough Boston City Hall Plaza toward the North End. Bear left on Cross Street take right on Endicott Street. |
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