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90th Annual Feast of St Rocco
August 9th, 10th and 11th, 2019
Festival Hours: Friday 7-11 pm; Saturday 4-11 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, Games, Raffle, Amusements & Live Entertainment All Weekend. Fun for everyone!
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.
OR...Make your DONATION now! Your contribution will help us with the production of St. Rocco’s Feast.
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Schedule of Events:
The Reminisants
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Friday, August 9th
6 PM - Stands Open
6:30 PM: Procession with the statue of St. Roco from the Italian-American Citizens Club - Pearl St.
7-11 PM: ‘'Reminisants’ performs live
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Presti Players Brass Band
Heart Attack Ack Ack Ack
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Sunday, August 11th
1:00 PM - Procession with the statue of St. Roco from the Italian-American Citizens Club - Pearl St.
4:00 - 5:30 PM - 'Presti Players Brass Band' join us for some Jazz, R&B, Classic Rock and Bebop!
6:00-9:00 - 'Heart Attack Ack Ack Ack' – Billy Joel cover band, playing tribute to one of the most successful solo artists of all time. Anchored by a professional dueling pianist and lifelong Billy Joel fan, the band's dynamic live shows feature Billy's more rocking mid-70s to early 80s favorites.
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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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