Annually, Boston’s North End celebrates the feast of Saint Anthony of Padua on the last weekend of August. This traditional event stems from the early 20th century. During this time, many Italians immigrated to the United States and settled in the northeast. In Boston, the immigrated Italians made the North End their new home.
When the Italian immigrants came to the United States, they brought their traditions and customs along with them that they celebrated in their homeland. In the early 1900s, Italians established a nonprofit religious and cultural organization dedicated to honoring St. Anthony of Padua. Throughout the years, this trend has continued.
The St. Anthony’s Feast in Boston’s Little Italy has become the largest Italian religious festival in New England. The feast is known as the “Feast of all Feasts”, it is not something you want to miss!
Attend St. Anthony’s Feast
The last weekend of August on the dates Thursday, August 26, 2021 – Sunday, August 29, 2021, the St. Anthony’s feast will be happening! Add going to the feast to your calendar and enjoy the colorful parades, religious services, singers, live entertainment, and of course, a fantastic selection of Italian American food! You can view the schedule of events online or show up and be prepared to enjoy your time spontaneously. Ending your summer with a traditional Italian feast, there’s no better way!
What to do at St. Anthony’s Feast
There are endless things to do when in Boston, celebrating the St. Anthony’s Feast on Endicott, Thacher, and North Margin Streets! The opening ceremonies take place on Friday evening; during this ceremony, the exposition and blessing of the Saint Anthony statue with members, devotees, and the streets of the North End. Throughout the celebratory weekend, the North End is bustling with people, music, food, and more!
Spend the last weekend of August the right way at the most significant Italian feast in New England! Be amused by all the live entertainment from bands, singers, games, etc., along with endless amounts of mouthwatering food provided from beloved local restaurants in the North End! This epic weekend is not one to miss, head to the Saint Anthony’s Feast in Boston’s North End this summer!
Visit Nico Ristorante in the North End
During your visit to the annual feast of Saint Anthony to Padua, visit Nico Ristorante to enjoy delicious foods amid the action! Plan your trip into Boston’s North End and stop by Nico. Join our crew and celebrate the St. Anthony’s Feast with us! Please make a reservation with us today or call Nico Boston at 617-742-0404.
