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For Immediate Release: Tel: 617 733 7552

Contact: Steve Ultrino Date: July 18, 2011

Rocco's 82nd Annual Feast to be held in Malden on August 12, 13 and 14, 2011

Neighborhood tradition continues in celebration of Saint Rocco.

Italian fun, food and entertainment.

On August 12, 13 and 14, the Saint Rocco's Feast Association will celebrate 82 years of tradition during their annual “Grande Festa”. Saint Rocco’s Feast has been an integral part of Malden’s community. The event gathers residents and visitors alike to celebrate everything Italian in the streets of Malden.

The Saint Rocco society began 82 years ago in Malden, Massachusetts. One of the oldest societies in Massachusetts, it has become one of Malden's premiere summer events.

A lifelong resident of Malden and President of the Association, Steven Ultrino describes this festival as a neighborhood event which has grown immensely as one of north of Boston’s best events. “People from all over attend the feast which has become a great weekend for all to enjoy.”

Festivities begin on Friday August 12 at 6PM, with a procession led by the statue of Saint Rocco, followed by musical entertainment by “Keep it Real” (formerly the New Life Band).

Saturday night starting at 7:00 PM with “Beatle Juice” a tribute to the greatest bands of all time, the Beatles. Children will enjoy “Rollo the Clown” as he entertains with his crazy antics!

On Sunday the festival honors Saint Rocco with a full procession in the streets of Malden starting at 2:00 PM. The evening continues with performances by “BCapp” followed by “Ambrosiani” who will sing Italian songs from yesteryear and today.

Special guest this year is “Wally the Green Monster” who will stroll the feast on Sunday.

Don’t forget the outstanding food all weekend by local Italian vendors!

A weekend full of fun for all ages! Saint Rocco's Feast has something for everyone on August 12, 13 and 14. For more information call 617 733 7552 or log onto

82nd Annual Feast of Saint Rocco

Located on Pearl Street and Thacher Streets, Malden, MA. Festival Hours: Friday 7-11pm; Saturday 7-11pm; Sunday 2-10pm. Parking Info: Parking around the streets of the Feast. Free/residential parking

Located on T Route: Malden Center - Orange Line

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

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