Saint Anthony’s Feast Weekend in North End Boston 2019
The 100th Anniversary St. Anthony’s Feast Weekend will kick off on Thursday, August 22nd at 5 pm with the procession of Santa Lucia in Boston’s North End.
The Feast continues all day Friday with the opening ceremonies for St. Anthony’s Feast at 7 pm and Saturday and Sunday.
Thursday, August 22nd
5:00 PM
Opening Ceremonies & Procession of the Feast of Santa Lucia – Exposition & blessing of the Statue of Santa Lucia and devotees. The Statue of Santa Lucia will then be brought in solemn procession through the streets of the North End accompanied by Italian street bands, flower girls and color guard.
6:00 PM
Get up and dance while enjoying an old fashioned feast night in the neighborhood!
10:30 PM
A candlelight procession will welcome the statue of Santa Lucia back to the outdoor chapel for her overnight vigil.
ALL WEEKEND
Filippo Berio Culinary Stage & Tasting Tent – Featuring Boston’s best chefs showcasing their “Cucina Italiana†– stop by for some fabulous demonstrations & tastings of a selections of Filippo Berio’s new pesto and olivata.
Regina Pizzeria Open Air Piazza – Enjoy an imported ice cold Stella Artois Beer or a glass of vino, and of course a slice of their world famous pizza.
Dragone Cheese Tasting Tent – Drop by for unique recipe suggestions and enjoy selections of sumptuous fresh mozzarella, ricotta and aged parmesan uniquely prepared for the feast.
Friday, August 23rd
12 NOON
Enjoy lunch and the afternoon at the Feast while listening to traditional feast music on the main stage.
2:00 – 7:00 PM
LIVE from the Feast it’s the Mix 104.1 FM Afternoon Drive Team. Drop by and say hello and have some laughs with Gregg Daniels, Fast Freddy & Amanda Giles, join in the fun and win some special prizes, brought to you by Dragone Cheese.
6:15 PM
Members of the societies take the statue Santa Lucia in procession to St. Leonard Peace Garden to greet our Parish priests and accompany them to the feast for opening ceremonies of St. Anthony’s Feast.
7:00 PM – ST. ANTHONY’S FEAST
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 Parade – The statue of Saint Anthony is taken in procession to the outdoor chapel followed by a short parade through the streets of the North End with Italian marching bands.
7:15 PM
A great Live Performance on the Main Stage.
Saturday, August 24th
12 NOON
Enjoy all your favorite songs from yesterday 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 Relic of Saint Anthony & distribution of Blessed Saint Anthony Bread.
6:30 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 a live performance on the main stage.
Sunday, August 25th
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 – Live music 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 100th St. Anthony’s Feast – Join us for the candlelit last walk of Saint Anthony to his permanent chapel.
