St. Rocco Feast Starts Tonight

St. Rocco Church, located on Atwood Avenue near the Cranston line, is scheduled to begin its annual Feast and Festival tonight at 6 p.m., a tradition that goes back nearly to the founding of the church in 1903.

This year, St. Rocco Church is celebrating the arrival of a new order of priests, after the Congregation of Scalabrini Priests ended their service to the parish in July.

Here are the details for the St. Rocco Feast and Festival's opening night, August 16:

Where: St. Rocco Church, 929 Atwood Ave., Johnston

When: 6 to 10:30 p.m.

Parking: Two parking lots are available near the feast site and along both sides of Atwood Avenue.

Tickets: All rides and food require tickets, available for purchase under the main tent.

Note: Cash or check only. No credit or debit cards accepted. See map for nearest banks and ATMs.

Entertainment: DJ Ray Arruda takes the stage to spin the hits from 6 to 10 p.m. Rides for children and adults and games of chance are located to the rear of St. Rocco School.

Raffles: Take your chance at the Straw Draw booth, hosted by the St. Rocco Womens Guild, and be sure to visit the raffle booth and buy a ticket for the chance to win up to $5,000 in cash.

More Info: Call the Church at (401) 942-5203, Monday through Friday from  8:30 am to 4:30 pm, or during the Feast from 6 to 10 pm.

(Dates and times for events are subject to change. Call ahead to confirm.)

Watch JohnstonPatch for daily listings of performers, ticket deals, and attractions through the weekend of the St. Rocco Church Feast and Festival.