On August 9, 10 and 11, the Saint Rocco's Feast Association will celebrate 84 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 84 years ago in Malden, Massachusetts. One of the oldest societies in Massachusetts, it has become one of Malden's premiere summer events.

Festivities begin on Friday August 9 at 6:30PM, with a procession led by the statue of Saint Rocco followed by musical entertainment by the "Keep it Real Band" (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.

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Fonte: Bostoniano