The Feast of Madonna Della Cava is one of the North End’s most enduring summer traditions, bringing a century of Sicilian heritage into the streets around Hanover and Battery. The annual celebration honors the Madonna Della Cava with a procession, live entertainment and the kind of neighborhood gathering that feels passed down rather than produced. Rooted in the traditions of families from Pietraperzia, Sicily, the feast has grown into a broader community event where longtime residents and visitors share in music, food and a sense of connection. The street setting is part of the appeal, turning familiar North End blocks into a place for celebration, conversation and tradition. With its mix of history and lively programming, this is a reminder of how cultural festivals keep a neighborhood’s stories visible year after year.

2026 Feast of the Madonna Della Cava
Time Out says
Details
- Event website:
- www.madonnadellacava.com/
- Address
- Battery Street
- 3 Battery St
- Boston, MA
- 02109
- Cross street:
- Hanover Street between Charter St and Commercial St
Dates and times
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