Fisherman’s Feast North End Procession

Members of the Madonna del Soccorso Society proceed through the North End carrying the statue of the Madonna during the Fisherman's Feast.

Members of the Madonna del Soccorso Society raise a toast during a break in the procession of the Madonna in the North End Fisherman's Feast. (Staff Photo Chris Christo/Boston Herald)

Members of the Madonna del Soccorso Society attach money to the statue of the Madonna as they proceed through the North End during the Fisherman's Feast. (Staff Photo Chris Christo/Boston Herald)

Fisherman's Feast Chairman Lou Strazzullo lifts his son Michael to the statue of the Madonna during the procession of the Madonna through the North End.(Staff Photo Chris Christo/Boston Herald)

Members of the Madonna del Soccorso Society proceed through the North End carrying the statue of the Madonna during the Fisherman's Feast.(Staff Photo Chris Christo/Boston Herald)

Members of the Madonna del Soccorso Society pause as the National Antemn is played during the Fisherman's Feast.(Staff Photo Chris Christo/Boston Herald)

Members of the Madonna del Soccorso Society move to the music played by marching bands during the Fisherman's Feast in the North End.(Staff Photo Chris Christo/Boston Herald)

John Micciche and Gregg Cunnigham catch up during a break in the Madonna del Soccorso Society’s procession of the Madonna during the Fisherman's Feast Sunday. (Staff Photo Chris Christo/Boston Herald)