Matt Quinn Loc: Marriottsville, MD, Brewster, Cape Cod

Summer brings a season of festivals to the North End, Boston's Italian section, where each week could see the celebration of a different patron saint with statues adorned in rich dress, surrounded by money pinned to a form, a parade with society members shouldering a platform bearing an image of the saint, music, and food, food, food. We drove to Bean Town yesterday -- my son was in the driver's seat --to bring him, his wife and our granddaughter to Logan Airport for their flight back home. Our annual tradition is a dinner at Lo Conte's restaurant on Salem Street; we have been going there for almost 15 years.

Here are a few photos from the trip. The festival was honoring St. Agrapinna of Sicily; we caught only the preparatory moments, wanting to avoid the chaos and throng of the actual procession which we have seen in past years.

Granddaughter playing in fountain in Rose Kennedy garden/

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George, our waiter for a decade, walked outside so I could take this photo of the corner table

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Edison Illumination Company Building, 1909, with faux apartment interiors

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Sonny and his dog, Lady; with permission.

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A local character, with permission

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Platform bearers, members of the Society

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Deep conversation

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Three generations of Society members

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Waiting for the crowd

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On way to Logan Airport

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dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

Well thank you sorta been to Boston now. Thanks likes your choices of shots. Except the tunnel. Lol
Had to drive through one everyday from Houston to Baytown under the ship channel.

Matt Quinn Loc: Marriottsville, MD, Brewster, Cape Cod

I don't envy you or the Boston drivers. Retired and avoiding the commute. Thanks for the visit. Matt

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

I like all these, Matt, especially the one of your granddaughter playing in the fountain. I'm not generally a fan of kid shots, but this one has artistry to it, making it much more than the usual "here's my grandkid" shot. Nice job.

MikeMck Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay

Thanks for sharing. Made me homesick!

Matt Quinn Loc: Marriottsville, MD, Brewster, Cape Cod

Thank you. I always appreciate your comments. Matt

kcimato

Love the gentleman with the rosary beads.

kcimato

Love the gentleman with the rosary beads.

Matt Quinn Loc: Marriottsville, MD, Brewster, Cape Cod

You're quite welcome. Matt

Matt Quinn Loc: Marriottsville, MD, Brewster, Cape Cod

Yes, he was quite eager to have his photo taken. Thanks for commenting. Matt

allanj Loc: New York City

Wonderful shots. My favorite is Sonny and his dog. The dog looks like she is fully alert while guarding Sonny.

phlash46 Loc: Westchester County, New York

Nice trip through the North End! Did you get a cannoli?

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StevenG Loc: Long Island, NY

Very nice and varied series, Matt. My favorites are your granddaughter and Sonny and his dog.
Steve

cabunit Loc: SE Connecticut

Favorites are your granddaughter--love the silhouette, the shadow, and the sparkle of the water--and the local character. Some stories there, I'm sure.