A look at the 2016 Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and San Paolino di Nola in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Co-patrons of the Feast: Our Lady of Mount Carmel and San Paolino di Nola Photos by New York Scugnizzo |
The fun starts at the junction of N 9th, Withers and Havemeyer Streets |
The Giglio Band played our favorite Neapolitan and Italian American songs |
Despite the threat of rain, revelers turned out in force for the celebration |
The giglio slowly dances its way through the throng |
With much fanfare, the boat sets sail down Havemeyer Street |
(Above and below) A good time was had by all |
It was great to see our friends Tony, Elmina and their delightful family |
The paranza (lifters) show tremendous strength and spirit |
(Above and below) During the "double lift" the giglio and boat meet in front of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church (275 N 8th St.) and pandemonium ensues |
Joey Aragona made a fantastic "Grand Turk" |
Our good friend Lieutenant Dom Varuzza (third from right) poses with family and friends between lifts |
Our pals Yoda and Michael show their support |