The Fisherman's Feast is an annual event that began in Boston in 1910 and is based on a tradition that goes back to the 16th century in Sciacca Sicily. The Feast is based on the devotion of the fishermen from Sciacca to the Madonna del Soccorso (Our Lady of Help). When the fishermen immigrated to America in the early 1900's, they brought their traditions with them. Today's Feast is much the same as it was over 100 years ago with lights adorning the street and the smell of sausage in the air. The current Feast is organized by the descendants of those original immigrants and still includes a procession of the Madonna through the streets of the North End.

Schedule

Thursday Aug 14th

6:30pm - Opening Ceremonies: La Madonna Del Soccorso will process to Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park for the Annual Blessing of the Fishing Waters.

7:30pm - Italian American of the Year Award Presentation to: Orsogna Woman's Club

7:00 - 8:00pm - Enzo Amare

8:30pm - Featuring Recording Artist: BIAGIO

Friday Aug 15th

4:00pm - Fisherman's Feast Carnivale Show: Parade through the Feast grounds with a Carnivale style float and dancers, followed by a performance on the Main Stage

6:45pm - 8:00pm - Performance by Dennis Taylor

8:30pm - Performance by: BOOTY VORTEX

Saturday Aug 16th

12:00pm - Join the Children of the Fisherman's Society as they process their statue around the festival. 

12:30pm - Classic Italian Games on the Mainstage 

2:00pm-5:00pm - The 6th Annual Fisherman's Feast Best Meatball Competition: 8-10 Restaurants competing for who has the best meatball, Featuring special guest MC and judges.

7:00pm - Music by FENWAY BRATS

8:15pm - BILLY AND THE JETS Singing the hits of Elton John and Billy Joel

Sunday Aug 17th

9am - High Mass at St Leonard's Church

12:30pm - Nine Hour Grand Procession of La Madonna through the streets of the North End 

1:00pm-2:00pm - Children's Activities: At the Main Stage

3:00pm - 7:00pm - Old Time Favorites by the Reminisants 

7:30pm - Doo-Wop Acapella by Street Magic

8:00pm - THE FAMOUS FLIGHT OF THE ANGEL

The statue of the Madonna Del Soccorso returns to North Street for the Grand Finale.

She is welcomed back by devotees, and a crowd of enthusiastic spectators, for our ANGEL CEREMONY This years Flying Angel is Michaela Solimine with side angels: Lucy Strazzullo and Ellie VanSteensburg National Geographic calls it "A spectacle NOT to be missed!"

Date: August 14 - 17, 2025

Location: North, Fleet and Lewis Streets in Boston's North End, Boston MA, 02109.

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