Food vendors, live entertainment, beer garden, amusement rides, parades each day. Come and see traditions and culture on full display. There will be 10 live FREE musical acts including 5 national acts such as Motown Legend and Grammy Winner Thelma Houston, the 80's and 90's hit machine the Cover Girls, SNAP! Featuring Thea Austin, Brenda K. Starr, and the founder and lead singer of the Crystals LaLa Brooks. Don't miss this weekend long event that has something for the whole family. Come eat great food, go on a ride, play a game, join the fun in the beer garden and listen to free music from national recording artists that will be performing all weekend long.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, September 6, 2024

6 PM: Rockwell Amusements

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

8 PM / 9 PM:

Rock the block to the music of the 70s, 80s, and 90s hosted by MC Freddie B. & DJ Ricky!

Catch SNAP! featuring THEA AUSTIN at 8 PM, performing her smash hits "Rhythm is a Dancer", "I Got The Power", and more!

Then, at 9 PM, get ready for BRENDA K STARR with unforgettable songs like "I Still Believe", "What You See Is What You Get", and "Breakfast In Bed"!

Saturday, September 7, 2024

1 PM: Rockwell Amusements

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 PM: Sounds of Sinatra by Dom Catino.

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.

6:30 PM: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Vocal and Grammy Halls of Fame Members, and New England's internationally acclaimed vocal dynamic duo, P2!

8 PM: Back by popular demand, THE ORIGINAL COVER GIRLS, featuring their many hits such as "Because of You", "Inside Outside", and "Show Me"!

9 PM: Motown and Grammy Award Winning Legend, Direct from FOX-TV's "The Masked Singer", THELMA HOUSTON performs on Warren Street! Singing her many hits, including "Saturday Night", "Sunday Morning", and "Don't Leave Me This Way"!

Sunday, September 8, 2024

10:30 AM: Mass celebrated on the Warren Street Stage in honor of Saints Cosmas and Damian.

1 PM: Rockwell Amusements

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, Northeast 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 PM: Stephen Savio and Sea Breeze performing classic Italian American hits!

5 PM: Smokin Joe and The Henchmen perform on Warren Street!

8 PM: Founding lead singer LALA BROOKS - THE CRYSTALS, star of the original Broadway musical "Hair", perform their many hits such as "Da Doo Ron Ron", "Then He Kissed Me", "Be My Baby"

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

Fest Date: September 6 - 8, 2024

Hours:
Friday: 6:00pm-11:00pm
Saturday: 1:00pm-11:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm-10:00pm

Location: Warren Street, Cambridge Street, Porter Street, Cambridge, MA

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