August 5, 2015

A Look at the 12th Annual Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Bergen Beach, Brooklyn

Evviva Maria!
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
After Mass, the procession wends its way through the neighborhood
The crucifer leads the way
It's always great to see Rev. Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello and our friends from the Gioiosa Ionica Society
After a couple of hours, we saunter back to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church
Three adorable cherubs hitched a ride
The Giglio Band
Members of the San Rocco Society of Potenza show their support
(Above and below) Revelers perform the viddaneddha,
traditional dance from Marina di Gioiosa Ionica, Calabria
(Above and below) Family and friends join in on the fun
(Above and below) East 69th Street came alive with dance
What better way to end the night than with some sweet zeppole?