Events
88th Annual Feast of St Rocco
August 11th, 12th, & 13th, 2017
Festival Hours: Friday 6-11 pm; Saturday 6-11 pm; Sunday 1-9 pm.
Location: Pearl and Thacher Streets, Malden, MA
Parking: Parking around the streets of the Feast. Free/residential parking
Located on T Route: Malden Center - Orange Line
Beer and Wine Garden, Raffle, Food, Games and Live Entertainment all weekend. Fun for everyone!
Schedule of Events:
Vinyl Groove |
Friday, August 11th
6 PM - Stands Open
6:30 PM: Procession from the Italian-American Citizens Club - Pearl St.
7-11 PM: ‘Vinyl Groove’ performs live
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The Reminisants
Comedian Dave Russo |
Saturday, August 12th
6 PM - Stands Open
7-11 PM - 'Reminisants’ performs live
Special Appearance by comedian Dave Russo!
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 Keep It Real Band
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Sunday, August 13th
1:00 PM - Stands Open
2-4 PM - Procession with the statue of St. Rocco
5-9 PM - ‘Keep it Real Band’ performs live
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Previous Feast Photo Galleries
Take a tour of our past Feasts of Saint Rocco. View the Galleries here.
Donations:
If you are interested in participating in sending dontaions please email stroccomalden@verizon.net at 781-438-0803.
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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 Montpellier. Soon after, San Rocco distributed his wealth among the poor and took a vow of poverty.Read more
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