Viva Santa Fortunata!
(Photos by New York Scugnizzo)
|
A look at Saturday's Santa Fortunata Procession organized by the Societa Santa Fortunata di New York in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. See Part II for more information and photos.
|
 |
The color guard leads the way
|
 |
Standard bearer with Baucina's Coat-of-Arms and ladies with a society sign
|
 |
Devotees carry a beautiful flower arrangement spelling out the Saint's name
|
 |
First tableau
|
 |
Second tableau
|
 |
Third tableau
|
 |
Fourth tableau
|
 |
Fifth tableau
|
 |
Sixth tableau
|
 |
Seventh tableau
|
 |
Eighth tableau
|
 |
Ninth tableau
|
 |
Tenth and Eleventh tableaus
|
 |
Adorable little Angels
|
 |
Twelfth tableau
|
 |
The band played traditional songs
|
 |
The carriers make their way through the neighborhood with the Vara
|
 |
Devotees praying and reciting the Rosary
|
 |
(L-R) Sal and Gaspare handed out prayer cards during the procession
|
