Annual Feast of the Madonna Della Cava Teturns to The North End August 7-9

Special to the Regional Review

Hosted by the Society of the Madonna Della Cava, a North End-based religious and cultural organization founded by Sicilian immigrants. The Society honors the Madonna Della Cava, the patron saint of Pietraperzia, Sicily, where the original festival continues to this day. Many society members are descendants of the original Italian-American families who settled in Boston’s North End.

A time-honored tradition, the feast features a grand procession through Boston’s historic North End, during which a beautiful cloth banner bearing the Madonna’s image is carried through the streets. As is customary, residents and visitors contribute money and other offerings during the procession to support local causes. The streets are filled with music, faith, and festivity — with more than 100 food and craft vendors lining Hanover Street. The celebration includes live entertainment, traditional Italian fare, games, and a family-friendly atmosphere that draws thousands each year.

On Friday, August 7 the feast will be from 8 to 10:30 p.m.

On Saturday, August 8 the feast will be from: 2 to 4 p.m. and  8 to 10:30 p.m.

On Sunday, August 9, the feast will be 2 to 4 p.m. and  5 to 8 p.m.

Founded in the early 20th century by immigrants from Pietraperzia, Sicily, the Society of the Madonna Della Cava is a religious and cultural organization based in Boston’s historic North End. Dedicated to preserving the spiritual and cultural traditions of its founders, the Society organizes the annual Feast of the Madonna Della Cava each August — one of the neighborhood’s most treasured events. Through its festivities and fundraising efforts, the Society supports local churches, youth initiatives, and community-based charities, keeping the spirit of devotion and generosity alive for future generations.