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The Saint Anthony’s Feast Weekend Schedule of Events for August 22-25, 2024 will be released in summer 2024. Please continue to check this website for details.

St. Anthony's Feast   St. Lucy's Feast


August 24, 25, 26 & 27, 2023
Saint Anthony's Feast Weekend Schedule


Celebrate the 102nd Anniversary of the Feast of Santa Lucia and the
104th Feast of Saint Anthony all weekend long!


Endicott, Thacher & North Margin Streets

North End – Boston

..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!


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.


..Friday, August 25th


12 NOON
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.

12 Barz Band


Billy D and the Rock-Its



Aaron Caruso


2023 Saint Anthony's Feast Schedule Poster

2023 Saint Anthony's Feast Poster

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2023 Special Attractions

Filippo Berio Tastings

Tastings – All Weekend

Visit the Filippo Berio Tasting Tent throughout the weekend for delicious recipe suggestions, helpful hints, coupons and special tastings - choose from Filippo Berio’s olive oil, pesto, and balsamic glaze varieties, each carefully crafted to inspire your next appetizer, snack, meal, or dessert.

Dip freshly baked breads from Parziale Bakery, one of the North End’s oldest and most famous bakeries and taste why for nearly 150 years Filippo Berio Olive Oil has been the essential ingredient when you want to add a little extra to any recipe.


Public Transportation

Commuter Rail to North Station: walk down Causeway Street and turn right onto Endicott Street.

Commuter Rail to South Station: Make connecting stops to T stations below. You may also take a taxi to the North End or walk down Atlantic Avenue to get your miles in.

T via Green or Orange Lines to North Station: Causeway Street Exit, take right and walk down Causeway Street toward the North End, enter Feast via Endicott Street on right. Valenti Way Exit, head straight toward North End, enter Feast via Thacher Street

T via Green or Blue Lines to Government Center Station: walk through Boston City Hall Plaza and the Rose Kennedy Greenway toward the North End. Bear left on Cross Street take right on Endicott Street OR walk straight down Salem Street, take left at Prince Street and Left on Thatcher into the Feast.
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