St. Anthony of Padua Procession

In celebration of Saint Anthony’s Feast Day, a procession was held from Saint Leonard Church through the streets of Boston’s North End. Over four hours, the statue of Saint Anthony was carried on the shoulders of dedicated worshipers accompanied by the music of the North End Marching Band. At the end of the procession, a Blessing of the Children was given at Saint Leonard Church. June 13th marks the death of Saint Anthony and is recognized as the Feast of Saint Anthony in the Roman Catholic Church. The Saint Anthony Society will also put on the larger Saint Anthony’s Feast during the last weekend of August.