After 90 years, the guys over at Saint Anthony’s Society know how to celebrate and, starting August 28, Boston’s largest Italian festival will resume in the North End.
From August 28 to August 31, the people of the North End invite you to celebrate with them as they honor their patrons Saint Anthony and Saint Lucy with colorful parades, religious services, strolling singers, live entertainment and of course an abundance of great Italian and American food.
Grand Procession of Saint Anthony through the streets of the North End with ten marching bands, sponsor floats, and color guard. (12 Noon – 10:00 PM)
The Filippo Berio Culinary Pavilion - featuring Boston’s best chefs and the faculty and students of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culniary Arts showcasing their “Cucina Italiana” stop by for some fabulous demonstrations & samples (on the hour - all weekend)
North End Iron Chef - Watch out for flying frying pans and quick whisks at this year’s high pressure culinary showdown featuring the North End’s great chefs at t he Filippo Berio Culinary Pavilion .(Saturday & Sunday @ 7PM)
Pizza Regina Open Air Piazza - Enjoy an imported ice cold Peroni Beer or a glass of vino and of course a slice of the Regina’s world famous pizza (all weekend)
Cirelli Foods Marketplace & Sidewalk Cafe - Browse an old fashioned open air marketplace filled with imported Italian specialties and American favorites from one of New England’s leading food purveyors and check out their delicious crispy eggplant fries, traditional lobster rolls and Italian sliders ! (all weekend)
Browse the nearly one hundred pushcarts lining the decorated streets, and sample an array of traditional Italian foods including sausage with peppers & onions, calamari, quahogs, pasta, cannoli, zeppole, handmade torrone and gelato. Peruse the selection of Italian gifts and novelties and pick up a souvenir or memento. (all weekend)
Children’s activities, including face painting, games and prizes
Spectacular musical performances with all your Italian and American favorites on the Main Stage (all weekend)
The Festival brings together an amazing array of vegetarian natural food providers, top national speakers and chefs, and educational exhibitors in a fun and welcoming environment. It is a chance to talk directly to food producers, learn the newest items in the marketplace, taste free food samples, shop at show special discounts, or simply learn what vegetarian foods are available and where you can find them! 
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