June 13, 2024 – Padua, the home of the Pontifical Basilica of Saint Anthony, celebrates St. Anthony’s Feast Day every year on June 13. Hundreds of locals and tourists gathered for mass at the Basilica and for the relic procession throughout the city. The city center streets were packed full of people all day celebrating.

This photo essay was awarded second place in the Boston Press Photographer’s 2024 College Competition.

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