The 83rd Annual Feast of St. Sebastian will be celebrated on August 28th thru August 30th. This traditional family event is sponsored by the Society of Saint Sebastian, Inc. of Montclair.
The feast and carnival will take place at Kaveny Field, which is located on the corner of Walnut and Grove Streets and bordering Christopher Street. A variety of foods will be offered including festa standards such as sausage and peppers and zeppoles. There will be cheesesteak, rice balls and mozzarella stands as well as Italian hot dogs, fried seafood and many other new vendors. Amusement rides will excite the kids. Various games of chance will offer fun for the adults and kids. Times of operation are Friday from 5-10 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 4-10 PM.
The entertainment will be a draw. On Friday night, Michael Roselli of Nutley opens up the Feast with Italian and "Rat-Pack" favorites. On Saturday, Angelo Uccello of the "Fantasy Band" will appear and on Sunday night, Italian singer "The Voice", Tommy Scala, will serenade the crowd on the Saint's big day. The Entertainment will perform 6-10 PM on Friday night and 5-9 PM on Saturday and Sunday nights.
The highlight of this and all feasts is the procession of the statue thru the neighborhood streets. The Tony Neglia Symphonic Feast Band of 30 musicians will accompany the society and devotees. All are invited to march in this beautiful display of religious devotion. Waving high in the front will be the beautifully embroidered women's society banner. The procession will make stops as people give their donations in traditional style. The "Saint Sebastian Way" street sign reminds all of how historical an event this is.
The procession leaves Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 94 Pine Street on Sunday at 3:30 and should arrive at the feast grounds by 5:30 then return to the church by 6:30. Other religious activities include vespers on Saturday evening at 7:30 and Solemn Mass on Sunday at 10:00. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament will conclude the procession. The Reverend Anthony Lionelli will lead all religious activities.
The Society of St. Sebastian, Inc. of Montclair will hold their 83 rd Anniversary Feast from Friday thru Sunday, August 28t'', 29th & 30th . The celebration will be at Kaveny Field on Grove and Walnut Sts and bordering Christopher Street from 5-10 PM on Friday and from 4-10 PM Saturday and Sunday. There will be food, rides, games, a 50150 drawing and Italian singers.
The traditional religious procession with the statue of St. Sebastian, the Tony Neglia symphonic feast band and the faithful leave Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Pine St., Sunday at 3:30. Benediction follows the procession at 6:45 PM.
Nutley's Own Mike Roselli, performs Fri. evening singing the "Rat Pack" favorites, Essex County Italian singer, Angelo Uccello of the band, "Angelo and The Fantasy" performs Sat. evening and the "Italian Voice" , Tommy Scala will entertain the crowd Sun. evening. Winner of 50/50 raffle will be drawn Sunday at 9:00 pm. For more information call 973-943-0733 or 973-699-5670. Visit the Society's website at www.saintsebastiansociety.com
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