The Cathedral of St. John the Divine welcomes you to join us for our 31st annual Feast of St. Francis festivities! At this signature Cathedral service, which runs from 11 am to 1 pm, the Missa Gaia (or Earth Mass) composed by Paul Winter and Paul Halley, brings together a massed choir of hundreds of voices, a dance performance by Forces of Nature, and musical performances by the Paul Winter Consort, all in celebration of the beauty of the animal kingdom. The service concludes with the Procession of the Animals, a silent parade of creatures great and small down the Nave of the Cathedral.

Following the Procession, we welcome you to enjoy our outdoor fair from 1 to 4 pm, with many animal, environmental, and other social justice organizations sharing information on their efforts. You can also grab a bite at one of our food trucks, line up on the Pulpit Green to have your creature companions blessed, have your face painted, or enjoy a performance by the Mettawee River Theatre Company. Please note that passes are not needed to attend the outdoor fair festivities.

Online Advance Passes have sold out. Day-Of Passes will also be available on the morning of the event. Quantities are limited, so we recommend arriving no later than 8:30 am for Day-Of Pass distribution!

Have further questions about the service and the fair? Please visit this page for a St. Francis Day FAQ.

Please note that due to construction, there is no available parking on the Cathedral grounds. Please visit this page for information on parking garages in the area.