2018-08 Fisherman's Feast

Flying Angel Sophia Fialkosky soars over the 108th Fisherman's Feast

Chef Eric Buonagurio of Tony & Elaine's wins the first annual North End Best Meatball competition!

At Columbus Park with statue of Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca

108th Fisherman's Feast

That's a big meatball

Crowd at First Annual North End Best Meatball Competition

Bringing out the statue of Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca at the 108th Fisherman's Feast

Processing the statue of Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca at 108th Fisherman's Feast

Night scene at 108th Fisherman's Feast

Carriers for the statue of Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca

Carrying the statue of Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca at the Fisherman's Feast

Cannoli anyone?

Night scene at 108th Fisherman's Feast

Chef Eric Buonagurio of Tony & Elaine's accepts the Best Meatball award with restaurant owner Nicholas Frattaroli and Manager Michael Wyatt. Judges at the feast contest were local food celebrities, Joe Faro of Tuscan Kitchen, Dave Andelman of Phantom Gourmet and Joe Crugnale of Bertucci’s with emcee Angela Peri of Boston Casting. Also shown are Fisherman's Feast organizers, Louis Strazzullo, Domenic Strazzullo and Kenny Palazzolo.

Blessing of the Fishing Waters at 108th Fisherman's Feast

Blessing of the Fishing Waters at 108th Fisherman's Feast

fr. Matt carries the statue of Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca

Little band member

Ribbons for Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca

Lifting high

Readying the poles for the procession

Confetti at opening of 108th Fisherman's Feast

Bringing out the statue of Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca to Ave Maria

Chef Eric Buonagurio of Tony & Elaine's accepts the Best Meatball award with restaurant owner Nicholas Frattaroli. Judges at the feast contest were local food celebrities, Joe Faro of Tuscan Kitchen, Dave Andelman of Phantom Gourmet and Joe Crugnale of Bertucci’s with emcee Angela Peri of Boston Casting. Also shown is Fisherman's Feast organizer, Louis Strazzullo.