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Evviva Maria!
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
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The 125th Annual Feast of Our Lady of Snow, patroness of Sanza (SA), kicked-off Saturday in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn with a procession through the neighborhood and novena in honor of the Madonna della Neve at beautiful Saint Francis of Paola Church (219 Conselyea Street).
We had the privilege of attending the celebration and meeting many warm and friendly people. After Mass we made our way back by candlelight to the society's hall (410 Graham Avenue) for some refreshments and lively conversation.
We had the privilege of attending the celebration and meeting many warm and friendly people. After Mass we made our way back by candlelight to the society's hall (410 Graham Avenue) for some refreshments and lively conversation.
Click here for Feast schedule
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The Madonna della Neve is presented to the expectant crowd below
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The procession makes its way down bustling Graham Avenue
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The color guard leads the way
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We stopped by the Society of St. Mary of the Snow Square
on the corner of Herbert Street and Graham Avenue for a moment of silence
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Thumbs up from Domenico
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The Giglio Band kept the festivities rolling
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The procession wends its way through the neighborhood
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We paused outside the San Sabino Society
to offer prayers and blessings to Sanza's co-patron
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Another look at the cortège
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Leaving Saint Francis of Paola Church
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Back at the Society Hall we treated ourselves to some delicious braciola
and sausage & peppers at Cuzzin Vinny's sausage stand |
