 |
The Archangel Michael smiting Satan
Photo by New York Scugnizzo
|
 |
| Mosaic, Augustan, 31 BCE–14 CE |
 |
Arturo Di Modica’s Cavallo
|
 |
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
|
 |
| For more info visit the Saint Liberata Italian Festival on Facebook |
 |
| San Gennaro shrine by the altar Photos by New York Scugnizzo |
Following Mass, San Gennaro
was presented (with much fanfare) to the throng of revelers outside the church.
This year, members of the Giglio Society of Williamsburg, Brooklyn had the
honor of carrying the statue through the packed streets of Little Italy.
Accompanied by the Red Mike Festival Band, the procession slowly made its way
up Mulberry Street, stopping repeatedly outside the many booths and
storefronts, to show their gratitude for the generous donations. |
| Leaving Most Precious Blood Church, National Shrine to San Gennaro |
 |
| The procession crawls along bustling Mulberry Street |
 |
| We stopped by the outdoor chapel |
 |
| At the chapel, devotees pinned donations on to the statue |
 |
| You never know who you'll run into at the Feast: (L-R) Andrew "Ciacci" Giordano of the Black Cats NYC and Marcantonio Pezzano |
 |
| The great Jimmy Alleva sang our favorite Neapolitan songs |
 |
| Jimmy had the audience dancing in the street |
 |
| Evviva Maria! Photos by New York Scugnizzo |
 |
| Members get ready to release balloons and confetti |
 |
| This year's reginetta and Regina of the Feast |
 |
| The color guard lead the procession |
 |
| Flag twirlers show their enthusiasm |
 |
| (L—R) Last year's Grand Marshals Giuseppe and Vanna Marinelli join 2014 Grand Marshals Chiarina and Mario Colella |
 |
| Sharply dressed lifters proudly carry the Madonna |
 |
| A labor of love and devotion |
 |
| (Above and below) Members of New York's Strongest participate in memory of sanitation worker Steven Frosch, killed in an accident on June 21, 2014 |
 |
| Another look at the procession |
 |
| Outdoor shrines were set up along the parade route |
 |
| These little angels were all smiles |
 |
| Special thanks to Josephine DiDonna, Lucrezia Nardulli and JoAnn Marinelli |
 |
| It's an honor and a privilege to carry the Blessed Mother |
 |
| Tony and Son's Festival Band |
 |
| The procession returns to Saint Athanasius |
 |
| After the march, members pose for a group photo outside the church |
 |
| Passing on the traditions to our youth |
 |
| The Nardulli family |
 |
| The celebration continued into the night with plenty of food, music and dance |
 |
| Evviva Maria! Photos by New York Scugnizzo |
 |
| Before Mass, ladies brought beautiful pink and red rose bouquets to the altar |
 |
| Men carry images of the Seven Sorrows of the Blessed Mother to the Altar |
 |
| Giulia Cicillini presents the statue's ornate golden crown |
 |
| Devotees carry a golden dagger and Sacred Heart of Mary |
 |
| Children offer yellow roses to the Blessed Mother |
 |
| After Mass, the standard bearers get ready to lead the parade |
 |
| A giant rose Rosary is carried in the procession |
 |
| The crowd greets the statue as it emerges from the church |
 |
| The candlelight procession makes its way from Saint Mary's |
 |
| Proud members carry the society banner |
 |
| Angela Cicillini had the honor of carrying the cross |
 |
| The procession progresses through the neighborhood |
 |
| Children accompanied the procession with lanterns |
 |
| Devotees continue to march through the rain |
 |
| Our Lady of Good Counsel Band |
 |
| The rain can't stop these cuties from having fun |
 |
Outside the 108 Precinct, Reverend Ralph Barile and the marchers offer thanks and prayers to New York's Finest
|
 |
| Returning to the church for the party |
 |
| The inclement weather didn't dampen any spirits |
 |
| In the church auditorium, ladies served plenty of delicious southern Italian fare |
