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.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.

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, August 22, 2024
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
9 pm: Feast Closes for the Evening

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.

Friday, August 23, 2024
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
9 pm: Feast Closes for the Evening

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 Bishop Robert Reed, Auxiliary Bishop of Boston, 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
Saint Lucy returns to her permanent chapel and Saint Anthony makes his debut on Endicott Street. Saint Anthony is then carried by members on a short procession to the outdoor chapel at approximately 7 pm where he will remain on display throughout the weekend. Performances by the Italian American Band of Lawrence and the Roma Band of Boston.

Saturday, August 24, 2024
11 am: Feast and Vendors Open
12 Noon: 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: Joey Canzano and Friends on the Main Stage as the Benvenuti Parade begins.
9 pm: Feast Closes for the Evening

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
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.

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.

Sunday, August 25, 2024
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 pm: Closing Ceremonies of Saint Anthony’s Feast

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.

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, Muchachos Drum & Bugle Corps, the Roma Band of Boston, and the Salem High School Marching Band.

Date: August 22-25,2024

Time:
August 22 from 11:00AM-5:00PM
August 23-25,2024 from 5:00PM-9:00PM

Location: St Anthony of Padua Society,201 Endicott St, Boston, MA 02113

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