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The statue of Santa Rosalia at the center of the Feast
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After a year's hiatus the 18th Avenue Feast in honor of Santa Rosalia has returned to Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. Yesterday was the first night of the celebration and I saw some familiar faces and a few new ones. Hopefully some of the neighborhood expats clamoring online for its return will make an effort to show up and support this wonderful tradition. The Feast ends on September 2nd.
There will be a procession leading to the Santa Rosalia Church (63rd St. & 14th Ave.) on September 2nd at 2:00 PM.
We wish the event success and hope for its return the same time next year!
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| Festival lights shine above the crowds of participants |
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I made my mandatory pit stop at Gino's Focacceria for a panelle special
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| It is always a pleasure to see our friends at "Cuzzin" Vinny's Sausage Stand |
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After tasting a free sample from this authentic Palermitani food stand (above) we simply had to buy some delicious Sicilian pastries (below)
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| Photos by New York Scugnizzo |
