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| Viva San Rocco! Yesterday, members of the Saint Rocco Society of Potenza carried its glorious patron through the streets of Two Bridges, Manhattan during their annual Festa |
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| Members of the Associazione Culturale Pugliese Figli Maria S.S. Addolorata from Bensonhurst, Brooklyn came out in force to participate in the celebration |
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| The procession makes its way from Saint Joseph's Church (5 Monroe Street, Manhattan) towards Little Italy |
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| Local parishioner Kathryn Archipolo holds a wax ex-voto of a leg. Anatomical votive offerings (vote di cera) like this are made in gratitude for a Saint's intercession and healing of ailing body parts |
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| Our friends Theresa and Carmela Marzigliano partook in the festivities |
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| Another look at the procession. Society president Stephen S. LaRocca (holding statue, right) deserves special praise for his hard work and devotion |
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| Members of the Associazione Culturale Pugliese Figli Maria S.S. Addolorata (above) and Saint Joseph's Society from Lodi, New Jersey (below) joined in the celebration |
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| Devotees carry a litter bearing votive candles |
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| A look at beautiful Saint Joseph's Church |
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| A nostalgic collage showcasing the Feast's storied past is on display inside the church |
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| After the procession family and friends of the Saint Rocco Society of Potenza enjoyed a wonderful meal in the basement of Saint Joseph's Church. Peppino’s Brick Oven Pizza & Restaurant from Bay Ridge, Brooklyn graciously donated the food |
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
