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103rd anniversary of the Italian-American Feast of the Three Saints, held every Labor Day weekend at Holy Rosary Church (Essex and Union Streets) in Lawrence. Honoring Saints Alfio, Filadelfo and Cirino — three young Sicilian martyrs. The 2026 feast runs Friday September 4 through Sunday September 6, opening with a procession from Lawrence City Hall and closing Sunday night with the raffle drawing. Highlights include Saturday's Torchlight Procession with fireworks and the Cantata played by La Banda Della Rosa, Sunday's Mass and Procession of the Statues, Italian food, carnival rides, and live music on the Bandstand every night.
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