August 21, 2011

A look at the 122nd Feast of Saint Rocco

Viva San Rocco! Stephen S. LaRocca (right),
President of Saint Rocco Society of Potenza, Inc.
Standard bearer leads the procession
Members of the Associazione Culturale Pugliese Figli Maria S.S. Addolorata (above)
and St Joseph's Society from Lodi New Jersey (below) joined in the celebration
The procession makes its way from the Church of St. Joseph
(5 Monroe Street, Manhattan) towards Little Italy
Devotees carry votive candles during the celebration
The original society statue now stands inside the Church of St. Joseph
Photos by New York Scugnizzo