Feast of Saint Anthony - Boston
by Joann Vitali
Title
Feast of Saint Anthony - Boston
Artist
Joann Vitali
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Begun in 1919, by Italian immigrants from the small town of Montefalcione in Avellino, Saint Anthony's Feast has become the largest Italian Religious Festival in New England. Named the Feast of all Feasts by National Geographic Magazine, this authentic Italian street festival has it all for people of every age: parades, strolling singers, live entertainment, contests and religious services are held daily.
The highlight of the Feast is the ten hour procession of the Statue of Saint Anthony through the streets of the North End accompanied by devotees, numerous marching bands and floats. The Statue of the Saint returns to his chapel as confetti and streamers cascade from the rooftops.
Saint Anthony's Feast is held annually on the weekend of the last Sunday of August.
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August 29th, 2013
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