PROCESSION
Thursday, Aug 12th
6:30pm
Opening Ceremonies: La Madonna Del Soccorso will process to the Christopher Columbus WaterFront Park for the Annual blessing of the Fishing Waters.
Saturday, Aug 14th
1:30pm
Join the Children of the Fisherman's Society as they process their statue of the Madonna around the festival.
Sunday, Aug 15th
10:30am
High Mass in honor of La Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca held at St Leonard's Church.
12:30pm
Grand procession of la Madonna through the streets of the North End accompanied by Marching bands and floats.
10:30pm
Closing ceremonies and the return of La Madonna to her permanent chapel on Lewis Street.
ENTERTAINMENT
Thursday, Aug 12th
8:30p-10:30pm
Introducing Una Serata Italiana
Straight from new York Recording Artists Angelo Venuto, Maria Venuto, & Vinnie Medugno Will celebrate our Italian American Culture, with their classic Italian and American hits.
Friday, Aug 13th
6:15pm-7:15pm
Italian American favorites by Boston's Own Jimmy Geany
8:00pm-10:30pm
Boston's Own Vinyl Groove
Saturday, Aug 14th
12pm
Music by DJ Sal Bartolo
2:30pm-3:30pm
Beverly Richard's Dance Studio
4:30pm 5:30pm
Boston's own Jimmy Geany
7:30pm-10:30pm
Billy and the Jets, singing the hits of Billy Joel and Elton John
Sunday, August 15th
1:00pm-2:00pm
Childen's Activities
2:30pm-7:30pm
2 Live Show's by the Reminiscents
8:30-10:30pm
Boston' own DooWop Accapella Group Street Magic
SPECIAL EVENTS
All Weekend Long
Live Laugh and Cook Italian Cooking Demos:
MasterChef 10 Contestant Kenny Palazzolo will showcase his talents and share his recipes as it relates to Italian Cuisine. Local and celebrity Chefs will also prepare demonstrations that will showcase, at different intervals through the weekend. Stop by and witness fabulous demonstrations and pick up some helpful tips from the experts.
Friday/Saturday, August 13th-14th
6pm-1am
Disco Night at The Fisherman's Club featuring DJ Mike Lopi
Saturday, August 14th
3:00pm-5:00pm
The 3rd Annual North End's Best Meatball Competition: Come take part in choosing who, out of the 10-12 best restaurant's in the North End, has the best meatballs
Sunday August 15th
9:00pm
The Famous Flight of the Angel. As the statue of the Madonna returns to North Street for the finale of the day long procession she is greeted by a crowd of enthusiastic spectators, each waiting for the opportunity to witness the Famous Flight of the Angel.
Yankee Magazine calls it "truly one of Boston’s greatest treasures" and National Geographic say’s “It’s a spectacle NOT to be missed!’" As the angel ceremony is completed the spectators below are covered by a snowfall of confetti paper from the rooftops. This year’s Flying Angel is Mia Graffeo, with side angels April Palazzolo Cedano and Gianna Puccio
10:30pm
Grand Prize Raffle Drawing of $2,000 or 3 Night Stay at A Fairmont Hotel in the US including Airfare.
