Festas
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Shorelander
N 42° 21.920 W 071° 03.191
19T E 330932 N 4692380
A description of a festive tradition in Boston's North End.
Waymark Code: WM9B4
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 03/22/2006
Views: 16
This plaque is, appropriately, on the side of a Sardinian restaurant, Maurizio's, at 364 Hanover Street. The plaque reads:
"Colorful lights, banners and processions announce 'Festa' season on summer weekends in the North End. Eight private clubs, each one devoted to a patron saint, sponsor annual parades just as Italian towns celebrate their saints' days. The feasts of Madonna del Carmine, St. Rocco, St. Joseph and St. Agrippina usually take place in July. In August the North End celebrates the Feast of Madonna della Cava, Madonna del' Soccorso, and also the Feasts of St. Anthony and St. Lucy."
Agency Responsible for Placement: Boston 200
Year Placed: 1976
County: Suffolk
City/Town Name: Boston
Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Not listed
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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