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Thursday August 16th
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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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Italian American of the Year Award presentation
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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 17th
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5PM
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Music by DJ Sal Bartolo
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8PM - 9PM
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Franco Corso performing on our mainstage considered by many as "The Voice of Romance"
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9:15PM - 11PM
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The Vogues will be on our Main Stage Performing their classic hits "Five o'clock World, You're the One, and Special Angel"
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Saturday August 18th
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2PM - 3PM
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NEMPAC will perform the history of the Madonna Del Soccorso
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5:30PM - 6PM
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Singer Linda Vecchiarello takes the stage
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6PM - 7PM
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Music by DJ Sal Bartolo
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8PM - 9PM
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Franco Corso performing on our mainstage considered by many as "The Voice of Romance"
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9:15PM - 11PM
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The Hitmen will perform on our Mainstage. Experience the Hits of the 60's 70's and 80's the way you first heard them with The Original Stars of Mega-Hit Acts. FRANKIE VALLI & THE 4 SEASONS ,TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS and more.
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Sunday August 19th
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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 years Flying Angel is Jessica Marie Palazzolo, with side angels Victoria Bono and Serina D'Amico.
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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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