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| Co-patrons of the Feast: San Paolino di Nola And Our Lady of Mount Carmel Photos by New York Scugnizzo |
Evviva Maria! Evviva San Paolino! Here is a glimpse of the pageantry and passion that went into Sunday's (July 13th) Dance of the Giglio, a time honored southern-Italian American tradition that combines the devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel with San Paolino di Nola.
For more on the history of the Feast in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and Nola, Italy, please see the links at the bottom of this post.
For more on the history of the Feast in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and Nola, Italy, please see the links at the bottom of this post.
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| The Paranza Parade makes its way to the fairgrounds |
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| This year's giglio was a masterpiece |
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| The lifters show tremendous spirit |
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| The "Grand Turk" Mark Mascioli |
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| Launching the boat |
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| The Societies were well represented: (R-L) Marco (Maria SS. Dell'Assunta Society), Elena (Club Sassanese d'America), Vincenzo and Amanda (Our Lady of Snow Society) |
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| It was great to see our friends from the St. Alfio Society of Lawrence, Massachusetts |
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| Another fantastic turnout for the Feast |
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| Forza Napoli! |
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| Everyone had a good time |
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| Elyse celebrating at Lou's Clam Bar |
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| The "S.S. Gino" sets sail for the giglio for the"double lift" |
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| Strength and brotherhood |
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| Returning the boat to port |
