"The Roma Band was founded in Boston in 1919 by Italian immigrants. The purpose of the band was and is to play at religious feasts in Boston's North End."

Contains information about the Roma Band, which marches along with the twenty devoted men in the St. Agrippina festival.

"The North End, Boston's oldest neighborhood retains its 1630's web of narrow streets and-- despite ensuing landfill-- proximity to harborside wharves where European immigrants arrived in ever-increasing numbers up to the early 20th century."

Includes a history of the North End, community happenings (including the St. Agrippina festival), photos, and directories of restuarants, entertainment, and shops.

"If Boston is the most European of American cities, then the North End is Boston's most European of neighborhoods..."

Includes photos, information about North End Boston, and a description of the St. Agrippina festival.