PROCESSION
Thursday, Aug 17th
, 2023
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 19th
, 2023
12:30pm
Join the Children of the Fisherman's Society as they process their statue of the Madonna around the festival.
Sunday, Aug 20th
, 2023
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 17th, 2023
8:30p-10:30pm
Introducing Una Serata Italiana
Straight from New York Recording Artists Angelo Venuto, Charlie P, Lisa Mesina, and John Micalizzi, will sing favorite Italian American Hits
Friday, Aug 18th
5pm-6p
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Beverly Richard's Dance Studio
6:45pm-7:45pm
Italian American favorites by Boston's Own Jimmy Geany
8:30pm-10:30pm
An Additional Performance by Recording Artists: Angelo Venuto, Charlie P, Lisa Mesina, and John Micalizzi,
Saturday, Aug 19th, 2023
12pm
Music by DJ Sal Bartolo
1:00pm-2:00pm
Classic Italian Games and activities on the Mainstage.
3:30pm 4:30pm
&
6:30pm-7:30pm
Music by Enzo Amara
8:00pm-10:30pm
BILLY AND THE JETS: Singing the hits of Elton John and Billy Joel.
Sunday, August 20th, 2023
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
Thursday, Aug 17th
7:30pm
Italian American of the year Award Presentation: This year’s recipient is Comites Boston
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 18th, 2023
4:30pm
Fisherman’s Feast Carnivale Show: Parade through the Feast with Carnivale style floats and dancers.
Thurs & Friday, August 17th & 18th, 2023
7:30pm-10:30pm
Special Live performance by Déjà Vu in the Stella Artois Fleet Street Beer Garden
Friday/Saturday, August 18th-19th
, 2023
6pm-1am
Disco Night at The Fisherman's Club featuring DJ Mike Lopi
Saturday, August 19th, 2023
2:30pm-5:30pm
The 5th Annual Best Meatball Competition hosted by Wicked Bites host Steve D’Amato, and The Boston Guido : Come take part in choosing who, out of the 10-12 best restaurant's around Massachusetts, has the best meatballs
Sunday August 20th
, 2023
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 April Palazzolo Cedano, with side angels Sarah Bramante and Jillian Fialkosky
10:30pm
Annual Raffle Drawing: Grand Prize: $2,000