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The North End is an old Italian neighborhood full of restaurants, history and festivals. The main street is Hanover Street and is wonderful to walk along on a fine day, with it's many fantastic restaurants and cafe's. There is a good bit of exploring to be done on the narrow streets and alleys that run off of and parallel to Hanover. Some of the best restaurants are pretty well hidden! I love the old neighborhood architecture, with it's many nooks and crannies.
During the summer there are festivals almost every weekend. The largest of which are St. Anthony's Feast and the Fisherman's Feast.
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Boston’s North End is great fun. This is probably the first part of Boston where I clearly heard the typical Boston accent, and the people here exhibit some of the stereotypical Boston character that makes the city such a favourite location for television shows and films. Of course, North End is in fact Little Italy (not an Irish area), which makes it a bit odd, as people have the accent associated with the Boston Irish, but the stores advertise gelato and pasta, and all the restaurants have Italian names. This is the part of Boston to go for great desserts (although there is allegedly a great Italian pastry shop on Charles Street, on Beacon Hill) and great Italian food. In warm weather, some of the cafes have tables on the sidewalks, and it is really quite difficult to make it down the street without stopping in for something to eat. I went for cannoli and cappuccino at Mike’s Pastry Shop, which is quite famous in Boston (although the cannoli are filled with cream and not ricotta, as they should be). Leave a Comment Directions: Haymarket subway stop, cross over North End Park from Faneuil Market
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Paul Revere Mall is, like many other parts of Boston, named after Paul Revere, the American patriot whose famous words Midnight Ride marked the beginning of the end for British Rule in the 13 Colonies. The Walk really doesn’t have much historical significance, although it does connect Waterloo Street and to the back end of Old North Church, from which Revere used a lantern to warn rebels of the movements of the British Army. There is a large statue of Revere erected at the start of the Mall, and it dates from 1940. There is a community centre on one side of the walk, which means that the area is frequently inundated with children. Leave a Comment Directions: Across from St. Stephen's Church, off of Hannover Street
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Since 1919, Saint Anthony’s Feast and the Festival of Santa Lucia have been celebrated on the weekend of the last Sunday of August and feature colorful parades, strolling singers, the Filippo Berio Culinary Pavilion, Italian folk dancing, the Pizzeria Regina Open Air Piazza, continuous live entertainment and religious and cultural services.
Pushcarts line the decorated streets, offering sausage with peppers & onions, calamari, quahogs, pasta, cannoli, zeppole, handmade torrone and gelato, Italian gifts and novelties. Children of all ages can enjoy games of skill and small amusements.
The highlight of the weekend is the Grand Procession on Sunday. The statue of Saint Anthony is carried through the streets of the North End with marching bands, drum & bugle corps, & color guards. The procession culminates with the return of Saint Anthony as confetti, streamers and balloons cascade from the rooftops.
Whether you are out for a night on the town or with the family, this Feast is a delight for all who attend. Spend some time in the North End the most Authentic of Italian Street Festivals: The Feast of Saint Anthony and Santa Lucia. Highlights:
•Opening Ceremonies: exposition and procession of the Statue of Saint Anthony and the blessing of the crowds and streets.
•Grand Procession of Saint Anthony through the streets of the North End. (Sunday-12 Noon)
•The Filippo Berio Culinary Pavilion-featuring Boston’s best chefs.
•Peroni Beer and world famous pizza at the Pizzeria Regina Open Air Piazza
•Outdoor Celebration of the Mass, Blessing with the Relic of Saint Anthony & Distribution of Blessed Saint Anthony Bread
•Benvenuti Parade with classic Italian street bands and strolling singers
•The Mix 98.5 North End Idol Contest on the Main Stage
•Continuous entertainment and musical performances on the main stage.
•Closing Ceremonies – Saint Anthony is returned to his home and the statue of Saint Lucy is presented, all by vigil candlelight. Address: Endicott, Thacher & North Margin StreetsPhone: 617-723-8669Directions: Take the T - Orange & Green Lines to North Station or Haymarket Station. Blue Line to Government Center. Park at area parking lots OR you can park at the Parcel 7 Garage (near Haymarket) and get validated.Website: www.saintanthonysfeast.com Other Contact: 201 - 203 Endicott Street
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