Saint Anthony's Feast

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:

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.