if you find yourself in the city this weekend (and haven't taken off for the cape, the vineyard, new hampshire or maine- like everyone else), the Saint Anthony's Feast is happening in the North End and a fun event if you're never experienced it. after living in the North End for going on 4 years, I've seen my fair share of feasts (Saint Aggripia happens right outside my bedroom window), but it's a fun event to take out-of-towners too. between the food (italian specialties, and standard fair/carnival food), games, stands selling italian items and special blessing water, music/performers- there's a lot to take in. but it's the parade when residents carry the giant life-size statue of Saint Anthony that really draw the crowds. north end streets that are tiny enough, are jam packed with more tourists than any other day. if you're around the city this weekend, head over to the North End Saturday or Sunday for some good ol' fashion Italian fun.
have you ever been to any of the North End feasts?
xx, marissa
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