Saint Anthony’s Feast Weekend Schedule

AUGUST 27, 28, 29, & 30, 2026

Celebrate the 107th anniversary of Saint Anthony’s Feast and the 105th anniversary Feast of Santa Lucia.
Please note that the below scheduling information is from 2025. Information about the 2026 Feast Schedule will be released in June 2026.

Processions

Procession of Santa Lucia
Thursday, August 27th, 5 PM,
Procession of Santa Lucia

The Feast kicks off with the Procession of Santa Lucia as the Patroness of the Eyes is carried by devotees through the streets of the North End. Performances by the Italian American Band of Lawrence and the Roma Band of Boston.

Procession to Saint Leonard’s Church
Friday, August 28th, 6:15 PM,
Procession to Saint Leonard’s Church

The members of Saint Anthony and Saint Lucy Societies process with the Statue of Santa Lucia to Saint Leonard’s Church to welcome Father Michael Della Penna, OFM, Pastor of Saint Leonard’s Church and Father Federico Cinocca, Priest in Residence at Saint Leonard’s Church to join us in procession and offer the blessing to Saint Anthony and his devotees.

Opening Ceremonies of Saint Anthony’s Feast
Friday, August 28th, 6:15 PM to 7 PM,
Opening Ceremonies of Saint Anthony’s Feast

Saint Anthony is carried by Society members from his indoor chapel to the outdoor shrine, marking his move into the heart of the neighborhood for the feast. Locals and visitors gather along the way to pay their respects, share the moment, and enjoy the start of a tradition that brings the North End together year after year.

Benvenutti Parade
Saturday, August 29th, 6 PM,
Benvenutti Parade

The Benvenutti Parade welcomes visitors to the North End and to the Feast. The parade includes the Banner of Saint Anthony which was hand painted by our late member Ralph Contrado. Performances by the Italian American Band of Lawrence and the Roma Band of Boston.

Grand Procession of Saint Anthony
Sunday, August 30th – 11:30AM,
Grand Procession of Saint Anthony

The Grand Procession of Saint Anthony begins at the Outdoor Chapel on Endicott Street is a not to be missed highlight of the Feast weekend. The statue of Saint Anthony is carried by eight men at a time for ten hours throughout the streets of the North End of Boston. Devotees pins donations to the Saint in honor of prayers asked and answered and in memory of family and friends. Performances by the North Star Drum & Bugle Corps, the Boston Crusaders Senior Drum & Bugle Corps, the North End Marching Band, the Abbruzzi Band, the Italian American Band of Lawrence, the Roma Band of Boston, and the Salem High School Marching Band.

Religious Services

Outdoor Celebration of the Eucharist
Saturday, August 29th, 5 PM,
Outdoor Celebration of the Eucharist

Join Father Michael Della Penna, OFM as he offers an Outdoor Celebration of the Eucharist on our Main Stage.

Blessing with the Relics of Saint Anthony and Saint Lucy
Saturday, August 29th, 5:45 PM.,
Blessing with the Relics of Saint Anthony and Saint Lucy

Following Mass, attendees can receive a blessing with the Blessed Relics of Saint Anthony and Saint Lucy. The Blessed Relic of Saint Anthony is a piece of bone which was gifted to the Society in 2001 from the Pontifical Basilica Di San Antonio in Padua, Italy. The Blessed Relic of Saint Lucy is a preserved piece of skin from the Sanctuary of Saint Lucy in Venice, Italy and were gifted to the Saint Lucy Society of Boston in 2022. Both relics are displayed in a beautiful reliquary that was designed and sculpted from wood by Gregor Mussner of Mussner G. Vinvenzo Ars Sacra in Ortisei, Italy. Blessed Saint Anthony Bread is also distributed at the Outdoor Chapel following the Mass.

Italian Mass at Saint Leonard of Port Maurice Church
Sunday, August 30th 10:30 AM,
Italian Mass at Saint Leonard of Port Maurice Church

Join our members as we celebrate an Italian Mass at Saint Leonard of Port Maurice Church located at 320 Hanover Street, Boston, MA. Join us following the Mass for the Grand Procession of Saint Anthony through the streets of the North End.

Other Feast Features

Frigo Cheese Culinary Pavilion
Frigo Cheese Culinary Pavilion 

Join some of the region’s best chefs as they showcase their culinary creations featuring Frigo Cheese. Chef demonstrations occur hourly throughout the Feast weekend at the Culinary Pavilion located on the corner of Thacher and Endicott Streets. COMING SOON!

Regina Pizzeria Open Air Piazza
Regina Pizzeria Open Air Piazza

Enjoy a glass of vino and the some of the world famous pizza from Regina Pizza. We’re partial to the Saint Anthony Pizza! It’s made with the Regina’s classic dough, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese and topped with Regina’s Sausage, roasted onions and peppers, sausage links, fresh basil and garlic sauce.

Nearly 100 Vendors
Nearly 100 Vendors

Visit our nearly 100 vendors selling authentically Italian sweet and savory foods, jewelry, novelties and more! Purchases can be made directly to vendors, so make sure to bring cash as not all accept electronic payments.

2026 Saint Anthony's Feast Schedule Poster

Click on the link below to download the print-ready PDF of this year's Saint Anthony's Feast Schedule Poster.

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Saint Anthony's Feast Schedule Poster

Daily Schedule of Events

Thursday, August 27, 2026

5 pm: Feast and Vendors Open

5 pm: Opening Ceremonies and Procession of the Feast of Santa Lucia

6:30 pm: 12 Barz Band on the Main Stage

10 pm: Feast Closes for the Evening

Friday, August 28, 2026

11 am: Feast and Vendors Open

12 Noon: Ray Caviccho Orchestra on the Main Stage

6:15 pm: Procession of Santa Lucia to Saint Leonard’s Church

7 pm: Opening Ceremonies of Saint Anthony’s Feast and Procession of Saint Anthony to Outdoor Chapel

7:15 pm: Billy D and The Rock-Its on the Main Stage

10 pm: Feast Closes for the Evening

Saturday, August 29, 2026

9 am: Public Veneration of the Relics of Saint Anthony at the Outdoor Chapel


11 am: Feast and Vendors Open


1 pm: The BackTrack Band on the Main Stage


5 pm: Outdoor Celebration of the Eucharist on the Main Stage


5:45 pm: Blessing with the Relics of Saint Anthony and Saint Lucy at the Outdoor Chapel and distribution of blessed Saint Anthony Bread


6 pm: Aaron Caruso and Friends on the Main Stage as the Benvenutti Parade begins


10 pm: Feast Closes for the Evening

Sunday, August 30, 2026

11 am: Feast and Vendors Open

12 Noon: 10-Hour Grand Procession of Saint Anthony Begins at Outdoor Chapel

1:30 pm: Ambrosiani on the Main Stage

7 pm: Seabreeze on the Main Stage

9:30 pm: Closing Ceremonies of Saint Anthony’s Feast

Disclaimer

This is the official website of Saint Anthony's Feast. All other event pages promoting Saint Anthony's Feast in Boston's North End are unofficial and not sanctioned by the Saint Anthony Society's Feast Committee or San Antonio Di Padova Da Montefalcione, Inc.

Please be aware that there are no tickets for entry to the event and any entity attempting to sell or resell tickets is a scam. Participants pay vendors directly for any food, beverages, apparel, jewelry, novelties, games of skill, or other items. Not all vendors accept credit cards.

As a means of safety and security, no bags, beverages, or containers may be brought into the Feast area. Surveillance will be in use and security personnel will be present. Attendees and belongings are subject to search.

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