Celebrating the Patroness of Marina di Gioiosa Ionica, Reggio Calabria
Evviva Maria!
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
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After Mass, the statue is placed on the vara |
Devotees pin donations on to the statue |
Departing the fairgrounds |
Three cuties hitch a ride |
Like us, this was the Giglio Band's second feast of the day |
It's always great to see Rev. Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello and our good friends from the Gioiosa Ionica Society |
After a couple of hours, we saunter back to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church |
After the procession, members of the Gioiosa Marina Social Club
pose for a picture with Bishop Paul Sanchez
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Our Lady in front of the church |
As the sun went down, revelers turn up in huge numbers |
Some sausage and peppers for dinner |
What better way to end the night than with some sweet zeppole? |
The festivities continued into the night |