Every year, thousands from near and far join us for the Feast. This three-day celebration is filled with excitement for all. It is a time for family, friends, neighbors, and the community to come together and appreciate the traditions of Italy, as well as pay homage to the miraculous Saints Cosmas and Damian, "The Healing Saints".

Schedule of Events:

September 8, 2023:

1:00 PM:

Feast opens with the savory aromas of pizza, fried dough, Italian sausages, peppers, zeppoles, and much more. Our food vendors and outdoor carnival with rides and games open, as well as our beer garden hosted by Budweiser.

6:30 PM:

Procession with Saints Cosmas and Damian, the North End Marching Band, members, and devotees leaves the Chapel at 17 Porter Street.

7:00 PM:

Feast Blessing and Healing Service with Holy Oils and the relics of Saints Cosmas and Damian.

7:30 PM:

Warren Street Party Night! The famous STEVIE B will be performing on the Warren Street Stage. STEVIE B is one of the biggest names in pop music from the 1980's and 1990's. He ruled the charts with hit after hit, including "Party Your Body", "In My Eyes", "I Wanna Be the One", "Dreamin", "Spring Love" and "Because I Love You (The Postman Song)". In addition, Club Classic DJ Ricky P. (former STAR FM) will keep the night going and make sure everyone is dancing in the streets! Don't miss this special performance!

September 9, 2023:

1:00 PM:

Festivities begin as the savory aromas of pizza, fried dough, Italian sausages, peppers, zeppoles, and much more permeate the air. Our food vendors, outdoor carnival with rides and games opens, as well as our beer garden hosted by Budweiser.

2:00 PM:

Italian-American favorites sung by crooner, Gian Farone, from New York City on the Warren Street Stage.

6:00 PM:

Entertainment by Feast Favorite, Boston's Own, Vinyl Groove on the Warren Street Stage.

6:30 PM:

Procession with Saints Cosmas and Damian and the North End Marching Band leaves the Chapel at 17 Porter Street. Don't miss the confetti celebration when the Saints are brought out to the procession.

7:45 PM:

Special Entertainment will be announced soon!

September 10, 2023:

10:30 AM:

Mass celebrated on the Warren Street Stage in honor of Saints Cosmas and Damian.

1:00 PM:

Festivities begin as the savory aromas of pizza, fried dough, Italian sausages, peppers, zeppoles, and much more permeate the air. Our food vendors, outdoor carnival with rides and games opens, as well as our beer garden hosted by Budweiser.

1:30 PM:

The grand procession with Saints Cosmas and Damian, accompanied by the North End Marching Band, St. Alfio's Marching Band, trolleys and floats winds through the streets of East Cambridge and Somerville.

Procession focal points include:
Washington Street area in East Somerville at approximately 3:30 PM
Flowers By Sal in East Cambridge at approximately 5 PM

2:00 PM:

Italian and American favorites by our own, Stephen Savio And Seabreeze.

5:00 PM:

Performance by SMOKIN' JOE AND THE HENCHMEN.

7:00 PM:

The Procession with Saints Cosmas and Damian returns to Warren Street for a grand confetti celebration.

8:00 PM:

Special entertainment will be announced soon!

10:00 PM:

Saints Cosmas and Damian are taken to their Chapel at 17 Porter Street accompanied by the North End Marching Band, members and devotees.

Dates: September 8 - 10, 2023

Location:

S.S. Cosmas and Damian Society,
17 Porter Street,
Cambridge, MA 02141.

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