Italian Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian
Friday, September 06, 2024 from 06:00pm to 11:00pm
Italian Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian
Warren Street, Cambridge Street, Porter Street
Food vendors, live entertainment, beer garden, amusement rides, parades each day. Come and see traditions and culture on full display. There will be 10 live FREE musical acts including 5 national acts such as Motown Legend and Grammy Winner Thelma Houston, the 80's and 90's hit machine the Cover Girls, SNAP! Featuring Thea Austin, Brenda K. Starr, and the founder and lead singer of the Crystals LaLa Brooks. Don't miss this weekend long event that has something for the whole family. Come eat great food, go on a ride, play a game, join the fun in the beer garden and listen to free music from national recording artists that will be performing all weekend long.
Schedule of Events:
6 PM: Rockwell Amusements
Feast opens with the savory aromas of pizza, fried dough, Italian sausages, peppers, zeppoles, and much more. Our food vendors and outdoor carnival with rides and games open, as well as our beer garden hosted by Budweiser.
6:30 PM: Procession with Saints Cosmas and Damian, the North End Marching Band, members, and devotees leaves the Chapel at 17 Porter Street.
7 PM: Feast Blessing and Healing Service with Holy Oils and the relics of Saints Cosmas and Damian.
8 PM / 9 PM:
Rock the block to the music of the 70s, 80s, and 90s hosted by MC Freddie B. & DJ Ricky!
Catch SNAP! featuring THEA AUSTIN at 8 PM, performing her smash hits "Rhythm is a Dancer", "I Got The Power", and more!
Then, at 9 PM, get ready for BRENDA K STARR with unforgettable songs like "I Still Believe", "What You See Is What You Get", and "Breakfast In Bed"!