It's St. Mary's Feast Weekend In Cranston, Rhode Island's Little Italy

Today’s guest blogger is a Cranston (RI) native and a longtime fan of this local event that’s in its 120th year.

Last Year At THE FEAST (All Photos Are Courtesy Of Today’s Guest Blogger.)

Growing up in Knightsville in Cranston, I was always excited about summer vacation and the annual St. Mary’s Feast which happens every July like clockwork.

The Feast has great Italian food (I recommend grabbing a doughboy, the sausage sandwiches are popular too), live music (don’t be surprised if you see people singing and dances in the streets), and a variety of carnival style games for the kids.

Families will enjoy all the different booths and soaking up the excitement in the air along Park and Phenix Avenues.

You will love Itri Park — directly inspired by the neighborhood’s namesake sister city in Italy — featuring an updated gazebo and a fountain.

If you’re a runner (like me), there’s a 5K road race on Saturday (July 19th at 8:30am) called the Summer Sizzler.

Sunday morning is the much anticipated outdoor procession when a statue of St. Mary or the Madonna Della Civita is carried from the church through the streets. (The weather looks like it’s may cooperate; forecast is calling for cloudy but dry morning.)

The grand finale is Sunday night (July 20th) when there will be an incredible fireworks display. It’s not to be missed!

If you’re looking for something that everyone in the family will appreciate, then plan an afternoon or evening in Cranston’s Little Italy this weekend.

The St. Mary’s Feast runs through this Sunday, July 20th in the Knightsville neighborhood in Cranston, Rhode Island.