Brought to Boston by Italian immigrants from the small mountain town of Montefalcione, Saint Anthony’s Feast has been celebrated with the same European flair for the past 99 years. To honor their patron saint, the immigrants of Montefalcione formed the non-profit organization San Antonio Di Padova Montefalcione Inc. nearly a century ago to keep their heritage alive in the Hub. Since 1919, Saint Anthony’s Feast has traditionally been held in the streets of the North End on the weekend of the last Sunday in August. 

Celebrated all over the world, Saint Anthony of Padua is one of the most popular and beloved saints in the Catholic religion. Ever lost your keys? Pray to Saint Anthony to help you find them, as he is referred to as the “finder of lost articles.” He was the second-fastest person to be canonized as a saint, recognized less than one year after his death. He also holds the title Doctor of the Church, an honor bestowed upon only a few esteemed Catholics.