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Thursday August 18
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7:00 PM
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Opening Ceremonies followed by a solemn procession to Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park for the Annual Blessing of the Fishing Waters.
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8:30PM - 9PM
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Former World Welterweight Champ Tony DeMarco will recieve this years Italian-American of the Year Award along with special invited guests.
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9:00 PM
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Main Stage - Boston's own DooWop Acappella Group Street Magic
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Friday August 19
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5PM
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Music by DJ Sal Bartolo
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8PM - 9PM
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Main Stage - Comedian Entertainer Scott Record
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9:15PM - 11PM
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Main Stage – The Fisherman’s Feast of Boston proudly presents Larry Chance and the Earls singing their classic hits "Remember", "Life is but a dream" and more.
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Saturday August 20
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1:30PM - 2PM
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Singer Linda Veccharillo
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2PM - 3PM
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NEMPAC will perform the history of the Madonna Del Soccorso
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5PM - 7PM
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Pat Benti and Sha Boom celebrating thirty years together will perform on the main stage
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8PM - 9PM
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Main stage – USA Band performs
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9PM - 9:15PM
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Main stage – Jay and the Americans live auction. They will be auctioning off an autographed American Flag guitar with proceeds going to charity.
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9:15PM - 11PM
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Main stage – Jay and the Americans performing their hits "Cara Mia" and "Come a Little Bit Closer"
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Sunday August 21
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10AM
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Outdoor Solemn High Mass in honor of La Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca.
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12:30PM
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The Grand procession of the statue of La Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca through the streets of Boston’s North End accompanied by six marching bands.
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1PM - 2PM
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Children's activities on the main stage
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2PM - 4PM
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Carnivale with performances by the Beverly Richards Dance Studio
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4PM - 7PM
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Main Stage – Bostons's own Jmmy Bono Geany and the Equinox
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7:30PM - 10PM
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Main Stage - Boston's own DooWop Acappella Group Street Magic
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8PM
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The Famous Flight of the Angel! As the statue of the Madonna returns to North street for the finale of the day long procession she is greeted by a crowd of enthusiastic spectators, each waiting for the opportunity to witness the Famous Flight of the Angel.
Yankee Magazine calls it "truly one of Boston’s greatest treasures" and National Geographic say’s “It’s a spectacle NOT to be missed!’" As the angel ceremony is completed the spectators below are covered by a snowfall of confetti paper from the rooftops. This year's flying angel is Ciara Rose D'Amico with side angels Jessica Marie Palazzolo and Victoria Bono.
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10:30PM
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The closing procession as the Madonna returns to her permanent chapel at 9 Lewis Street.
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11PM
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Main Stage - Grand Raffle Drawing - Grand Prize is a cash prize of $2,500.00.
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