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THE ITALIAN FEAST OF SAINTS COSMAS & DAMIAN

2022 Feast Schedule

97th Anniversary

Free Parking

At Twin City Plaza (at the Gore/Medford Street end of Warren Street). Park in posted areas only and do not park too close to the train tracks. Park to the left of the Twin City Plaza sign.

At the Target Plaza on Somerville Ave in Somerville (just a short walk up the street on the Gore/Medford Street side of Warren Street).

On the street.

Friday, September 9

1 PM


Feast opens with the savory aromas of pizza, fried dough, Italian sausages, peppers, zeppoles, and much more permeating the air. Our food vendors and outdoor carnival with rides and games open, as well as our beer garden hosted by Budweiser.
6:30 PM


Procession with Saints Cosmas and Damian, the North End Marching Band, members, and devotees leaves the Chapel at 17 Porter Street.
7 PM


Feast Blessing and Healing Service by Monsignor Anthony Spinosa of the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Jackson, OH with Holy Oils and the relics of Saints Cosmas and Damian.
7:30 PM

Warren Street Disco Night with Morning Magic co-host David O'Leary (MAGIC 106.7 FM) and Club Classic DJ Ricky P. (former STAR FM) at the Warren Street Stage. Come and dance under the stars to the hottest club classics along with a special live performance by international disco greats THE TRAMMPS singing their hits such as "Disco Inferno", "Hold Back the Night", "That's Where the Happy People Go". Partiers can also take a shot at walking away with a $500.00 grand cash prize at a Throwback Disco Dance Contest.

Saturday, September 10

1 PM


Festivities begin as the savory aromas of pizza, fried dough, Italian sausages, peppers, zeppoles, and much more permeate the air. Our food vendors, outdoor carnival with rides and games opens, as well as our beer garden hosted by Budweiser.
2 PM


Italian-American favorites sung by crooner, GIAN FARAONE, from New York City on the Warren Street Stage.
6 PM


Entertainment by Feast Favorite, Boston's Own, VINYL GROOVE on the Warren Street Stage.
6:30 PM


Procession with Saints Cosmas and Damian, the North End Marching Band, the award winning Everett High School Marching Band, members and devotees leaves the Chapel at 17 Porter Street. Don't miss the confetti celebration when the Saints are brought out to the procession.
7:45 PM


The fun continues on the Cambridge Street Stage. Feast attendees will Twist through the decades starting with legendary CHUBBY CHECKER & his band The Wildcats singing his hits such as "Twist", "Let's Twist Again", "Limbo Rock", and continue with rock legends, STARSHIP featuring MICKEY THOMAS, jamming to their mega hits that include: "We Built This City", "Nothings Gonna Stop Us Now", "Sara", "Jane". There will also be a special surprise Rock & Roll Hall of Fame performance taking everyone on a musical journey from the 1950's to today. Don't miss all the action on the Cambridge Street Stage.

Sunday, September 11

10:30 AM


Mass celebrated on the Warren Street Stage in honor of Saints Cosmas and Damian by Boston Auxiliary Bishop Peter Uglietto and Monsignor Anthony Spinosa of the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Jackson, OH.
1 PM

Feast opens with the savory aromas of pizza, fried dough, Italian sausages, peppers, zeppoles, and much more permeate the air. Our food vendors, outdoor carnival with rides and games opens, as well as, our beer garden hosted by Budweiser.
1:30 PM

The grand procession with Saints Cosmas and Damian, accompanied by the North End Marching Band, St. Alfio's Marching Band, trolleys and floats winds through the streets of East Cambridge and Somerville.

Procession FOCAL POINTS include:
- Washington Street area in East Somerville at approximately 3:30PM.
- Flowers By Sal in East Cambridge at approximately 5:00PM
2 PM


Italian and American favorites by our own, STEPHEN SAVIO AND SEABREEZE on the Warren Street Stage.
5 PM


Performance by SMOKIN' JOE AND THE HENCHMEN on the Warren Street Stage.
7 PM

The Procession with Saints Cosmas and Damian returns to Warren Street for a grand confetti celebration.
8 PM


Rock and Roll Hall of Fame performance by THE PLATTERS ("Only You", "Great Pretender", "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", "Twilight Time") singing their classic hits, some Italian classics selected and arranged specifically for this celebration and a sneak preview of new music being added to the Great American soundtrack by the group in more than six decades later this year.
10 PM

Saints Cosmas and Damian are taken to their Chapel at 17 Porter Street accompanied by the North End Marching Band, members and devotees.