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| "Dancing the giglio" outside Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church Photos by New York Scugnizzo |
What a difference a day makes. Friday’s thunderstorms were long gone without a trace, giving us ideal weather conditions for Saturday’s giglio lift outside Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Belmont, Little Italy of the Bronx (627 East 187 Street, The Bronx 10458). Celebrants came from far and wide to partake in the celebration, including a large contingent of lifters (paranza) from Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This year's giglio paid homage to Sant'Antonio, Our Lady of Mount Carmel and San Paolino, Bishop of Nola.
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| Full steam ahead |
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| (Above and below) The paranza at work |
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| Detail of San Paolino on the giglio |
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| Hurts so good |
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The excitement of the giglio spans generations
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Veteran lifters Dom and Frank
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Years of lifting has left its mark
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| The Giglio Band |
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| Joe Peluso sang a heartfelt rendition of Ave Maria |
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| Festive facade of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church |
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| A sea of support |
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| Marching with purpose |
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| Sant'Antonio inside OLMC |
