On August 9,
10 and 11, the Saint Rocco's Feast Association will celebrate 84 years of tradition
during their annual “Grande Festa”. Saint Rocco’s Feast has been an integral
part of Malden’s
community. The event gathers residents and visitors alike to celebrate
everything Italian in the streets of Malden.
The Saint Rocco
society began 84 years ago in Malden, Massachusetts. One of the oldest societies in Massachusetts, it has become one of Malden's premiere summer events.
Festivities begin
on Friday August 9 at 6:30PM, with a procession led by the statue of Saint Rocco
followed by musical entertainment by the “Keep it Real Band” (formerly the New Life
Band).
Saturday night
starting at 7:00 PM with “Beatle Juice” a
tribute to the greatest bands of all time, the Beatles.
On Sunday the
festival honors Saint Rocco with a full procession in the streets of Malden starting at 2:00 PM.
The evening continues with a special performances by Gian Aurelio
Faraone.
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will be on deck spinning tunes, handing out goodies along with Polar Beverages!
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Don’t
forget the outstanding “home cooked” Italian food all weekend, plus amusements
and games for the kids.
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A weekend full
of fun for all ages! Saint Rocco's Feast
has something for everyone on August 9, 10 and 11. For more information call 781-462-5043 or email
us at stroccomalden@verizon.net. Check the website for updates and additional
information at www.saintroccosfeast.org.
84th Annual Feast
of Saint Rocco
Located on Pearl Street and Thacher
Streets, Malden, MA. Festival Hours: Friday 7-11pm; Saturday 7-11pm;
Sunday 2-10pm. Parking Info: Parking around the streets of the Feast. Free/residential parking
Located on T Route: Malden Center
- Orange Line
About Saint Rocco:
Saint Rocco
was born of noble parentage about 1340 A.D. in Montpellier, France.
At birth it was noted that he had a red cross-shaped birthmark on the left side
of his chest. As a young child, San Rocco showed great devotion to God and the
Blessed mother. At an early age, his parents died leaving him an orphan under
the care of his uncle, the Duke of Montpelier. Soon after, San Rocco
distributed his wealth among the poor and took a vow of poverty
