Italian Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian

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:

10:30 AM: Mass celebrated on the Warren Street Stage in honor of Saints Cosmas and Damian.

1 PM: Rockwell Amusements

Festivities begin as the savory aromas of pizza, fried dough, Italian sausages, peppers, zeppoles, and much more permeate the air. Our food vendors, outdoor carnival with rides and games opens, as well as our beer garden hosted by Budweiser.

1:30 PM: The grand procession with Saints Cosmas and Damian, accompanied by the North End Marching Band, Northeast Marching Band, trolleys, and floats winds through the streets of East Cambridge and Somerville.

Procession focal points include:
- Washington Street area in East Somerville at approximately 3:30 PM
- Flowers By Sal in East Cambridge at approximately 5 PM

2 PM: Stephen Savio and Sea Breeze performing classic Italian American hits!

5 PM: Smokin Joe and The Henchmen perform on Warren Street!

8 PM: Founding lead singer LALA BROOKS - THE CRYSTALS, star of the original Broadway musical "Hair", perform their many hits such as "Da Doo Ron Ron", "Then He Kissed Me", "Be My Baby"

10 PM: Saints Cosmas and Damian are taken to their Chapel at 17 Porter Street accompanied by the North End Marching Band, members and devotees.