PROCESSION
Thursday, Aug 18th
6:00pm
Opening Ceremonies: La Madonna Del Soccorso will process to the Christopher Columbus WaterFront Park for the Annual blessing of the Fishing Waters.
Saturday, Aug 20th
1:30pm
Join the Children of the Fisherman's Society as they process their statue of the Madonna around the festival.
Sunday, Aug 21st
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 18th
8:00pm
Italian American of the Year Presentation; with this years recipient The National Italian American Foundation
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 hits.
Friday, Aug 19th
5pm-6pm
Beverly Richard's Dance Studio
6:45pm-7:45pm
Italian American favorites by Boston's Own Jimmy Geany
8:30pm-10:30pm
Boston's Own Vinyl Groove
Saturday, Aug 20th
12pm
Music by DJ Sal Bartolo
4:30pm 5:30pm
Boston's own Jimmy Geany
7:30pm-8:00pm
Special Performance by The Blue Man Group
8:30pm-10:30pm
Felicita and Friends Featuring Angelo Venuto singing Top 40 hits and Disco.
Sunday, August 21st
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
Cooking Demonstrations presented by Lily’s Pasta and Bono Olive Oil
MasterChef 10 Contestant Kenny Palazzolo, along with Local and Celebrity Chefs, will showcase their talents and share their recipes as it relates to Italian Cuisine. Stop by and witness fabulous demonstrations and pick up some helpful tips from the experts.
Friday, August 19th
4:30pm
Fisherman’s Feast Carnivale Show: Parade through the Feast with Carnivale style floats and dancers.
7:30pm-10:30pm
Special Live performance by Kaleidoscope Band in the Stella Artois Fleet Street Beer Garden
Friday/Saturday, August 19th-20th
6pm-1am
Disco Night at The Fisherman's Club featuring DJ Mike Lopi
Saturday, August 20th
3:00pm-6:00pm
The 4th Annual Best Meatball Competition hosted by Wicked Bites host Steve D’Amato, Matt Misci, and The Boston Guido : Come take part in choosing who, out of the 10-12 best restaurant's around Massachusetts, has the best meatballs
7:30pm-10:30pm
Special Live performance by Déjà Vu in the Stella Artois/Craft Beer Fulton St Garden
Sunday August 21st
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. This year’s Flying Angel is Gianna Puccio, with side angels April Palazzolo Cedano and Jillian Fialkosky
10:30pm
Annual Raffle Drawing: Grand Prize: $2,000
